| Number of library staff who teach info literacy skills:
Five. Typical information literacy skills we teach:The most basic skills taught are how to look up materials on the computer catalog and how to physically find them using that informaiton. Other skills range from using online databases and searching the internet to using bibliographies and subject headings to locate additional information on a subject. In general, the skills we teach are limited by our time and knowledge. Ways we deliver information literacy instruction:We have cards available describing the generalities of finding information or starting a computer session, but the majority of our teaching is done one-on-one with patrons as they indicate a need for assistance. We also offer four to five different computer classes a month with up to fifteen sessions. Ways we collaborate with outside institutions on information literacy:None. Experiences and issues working with our faculty and administration on information literacy:Our administration is very helpful and does what it can to promote the library as a growing fulfiller of people's information needs. Our information literacy teaching goals:I would like to increase the county's knowledge of the existence of their library as well as enlighten them to all that is available. It would also be nice if we had a larger literate population. Other:The main challenge is getting the level of literacy up. This is happening slowly, but surely. The next step is to introduce people to the most effective and accurate ways of having their questions answered. Teach a patron to locate the correct information and they can go anywhere. |
