Session# 1 Information Literacy Skills Pre-test
Session# 2 Opening General Session
Session# 3 Information Handling Sources
Copyright Clearance Center. The Campus Guide to Copyright Compliance. 2007.11 June. 2007 http://www.copyright.com/Services/copyrightoncampus
Copyright Clearance Center.2007.11.June 2007. http://www.copyright.com
CONFU Guidelines. 2007. 11.June. 2007. http://www.uspto.gov
Stanford University. Copyright and Fair Use Site. 2005.11 June.2007 http://fairuse.stanford.edu
US Copyright Office Home Page. 2007.June1.2007 http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
Copyright Management Center at IUPUP 2007.June 1.2007 http://www.iupui.edu/~copyinfo
Indiana University Online Copyright Tutorial http://www.iupui.edu/~copyinfo/online_tutorial.html
A Crash course in Copyright (Univ. Of Texas) http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualProperty/cprtindx.htm
*Guidelines for Fair Use focused on E-Reserves, also provided by Univ. of Texas
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/rsrvguid.htm
University of California Policy and Guidelines on the Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials for Teaching and Research. Obtaining Permissions.
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/uwnews/copyrep.html#append2
LeMoyne http://www.lemoyne.edu/library/copyright_manual.htm
10 Big Myths about copyright explained http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html
*The United States Copyright Office http://www.copyright.gov
*What is Copyright protection?--as described by whatiscopyright.org http://www.whatiscopyright.org
Session # 4 Range of Sources
Castleton State College - Information Literacy Tutorial Module 3-Finding Information Resources
http://www.castleton.edu/library/IL_Tutorial/Third_Module/mod_3.htm
The site has a clear list of learning objectives, and the tutorial is structured around these.
Information Literacy - University of Idaho http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/info_literacy
Information Literacy Tutorial Five colleges of Ohio
Definitions of Terms
http://www.denison.edu/collaborations/ohio5/infolit/glossary/glossary.html
This is a glossary of terms broadly related to understanding libraries and information sources. There are useful links embedded into the definitions to provide concrete examples.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Using and Evaluating Electronic Resources
Using Print Resources
http://www.minneapolis.edu/Library/tutorials/infolit/tablesversion/lessons/lesson4/electronic.htm
http://www.minneapolis.edu/Library/tutorials/infolit/tablesversion/lessons/lesson5/print.htm
The first URL is devoted to electronic resources, and the second URL is devoted to print. The electronic sources page covers databases, the internet, directories, and resources like Yahoo. The print page discusses the traditional reference sources. Both have embedded images.
SBU Library Research Guide
Identifying sources
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/tutorial/mod2/index.shtml
This site is appealing aesthetically, and has an interesting interactive interface called the “Infometer” that measures the users understanding of appropriate uses for various information resources. It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
The Switch Information Literacy Tutorials
Types of Information Sources
http://caspian.switchinc.org/~tutorials/mod1/index.html
A general introduction to sources. It includes a game that tests the users speed in recognizing differing aspects of the Web and of libraries, and has a quiz at the end as well.
TILT
Sources of information
http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu/module1/sources.htm
This site is more text based, though it makes use of some of the images and interactive features found in other sites. The textual information it fairly comprehensive.
UCSC Net Trail
Types of Info
UCSC NetTrail Development Team 2007.11 Jun.
<http://nettrail.ucsc.edu/types/index.html>
This site doesn’t cover sources with much depth, but it does have an interactive “trail of information” that is presented simply and would appeal to inexperienced users.
Session # 5 Databases & Searching
ACRL Standard 2
http://www.amazon.com : Amazon – a database of products. A dynamic database – user can manipulate data sorting (lists) and contribute content (reviews).
Human-reviewed web-directories:
http://www.ipl.org A librarian reviewed directory, with significant original content searchable by subject and keyword.
http://www.digital-librarian.com - a multidisciplinary directory organized by subject
http://www.lii.org an exhaustive online directory. Besides academic disciplines are more popular subjects such as people and recreation
http://www.refdesk.com Site dense in text, but many non traditional news and general interest subjects are covered
Robot-constructed search engines:
http://www.altavista.com
http://www.google.com
These two sites comb the open web. Google ranks by popularity, and provides access to other features as maps and books. Alta vista links to a translation site, Babelfish.
Cal State Tutorials http://www.lib.calpoly.edu/infocomp/modules/index.html
Covers the entire range of information literacy. Well organized.
Duke Library Guide to Research http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/home.htm
Guide to information literacy as it applies to research. Includes advice on searching for information and evaluating information.
University at Albany Libraries http://library.albany.edu/usered/
Comprehensive: Includes tutorials on research, both electronic and in traditional library
Rutgers Library Instruction http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/robeson_lib/instruction/
Session 6: Citing/Plagiarism/IP Session
Rutgers University at Camden – Paul Robeson Library. 2007. 11 Jun.
http://library.camden.rutgers.edu/EducationalModule/Plagiarism/whatisplagiarism.html
Credible (and humorous!) online tutorial about plagiarism, with music.
Kansas City University Intellectual Property Information Center.2007.Jun. 11 http://www.k-state.edu/academicservices/intprop/webtutor/sld001.htm
Good slide show overview on copyright and fair use.
United States Copyright Office. U.S. Copyright Office – Copyright Basics (Circular 1). Dec. 2000. 19 April
2004. http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
United States Patent and Trademark Office. General Information Concerning Patents. 16 Nov. 2003. 19 April
Session 7: Tech. & Info. Tools Session
Librarian Created
Internet Public Library, http://www.ipl.org; Digital Librarian, http://www.digital-librarian.com; and, Librarian's Index to the Internet, http://www.lii.org
These directories are websites chosen by librarians and categorized by subject. There is a search engine for the site itself, so keyword searches are possible in addition to browsing the subject categories. The user will find that a keyword search in a directory will retrieve drastically smaller results than a similar search in a search engine, such as Google. In many, but not all instance, the result of a directory search will be more focused and relevant. Directories are an excellent tool to find reference tools (dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, etc) and background information.
Citation Tools
Librarian Created
Duke University’s Libraries, Citing Sources, http://library.duke.edu/research/citing/
Duke University Library’s web page provides style guides for APA, Chicago, MLA, Turabian and CSE citation styles. The site does not create citations for the users, but provides an excellence reference. The page is nestled within the Library’s research website and can serve as an excellent reference for beginning research.
Subscription resource
Noodle Tools, http://www.noblenet.org/bhcc/databases.htm#noodletools
Noodle Tools is a subscription tool that allows the user to create works cited lists in MLA and APA citation styles. The citation tool is thorough: as it walks the student through a range of possible citing situations. The note taking function allows the user to take notes and indicate the source, as well as if the information is a direct quote, a paraphrase or the user’s own idea.
Free
BibMe, http://bibme.org/
BibMe is a web-based tool that creates works cited lists based on MLA, APA and
Chicago citation styles. The tool creates citations from information entered into the tool. There is a mechanism to search their databases, but the database content is limited since it draws primarily from Amazon and Yahoo. Like Noodle Tools, BibMe is web-based and can be accessed by the user from any web browser. s mainly on print resources.
Information Gathering
Free
Bloglines, (http://www.bloglines.com) and Google Reader (http://www.google.com)
Bloglines and Google Reader are two of the many free feed readers (information aggregators) available. This software allows the user to subscribe to feeds and view them through the software. Although there is an option of adding a tool to a browser’s toolbar to add a feed to the reader, it is not necessary to install to use the software. The software is free and the content is determined by the viewer, although both sites do suggest feeds the user may be interested in based on subject criteria). A website must have a feed set up in order for the reeder to collect updates. Sites will feeds set up are mainly blogs, news sites and job boards. However, some university presses, such as Oxford, have set up feeds for the table of contents for their journals. The feed readers are excellent tools for keeping up on current events and one’s reading but may be less useful for research.
Information Organization
Free
Ma.gnolia, (http://ma.gnolia.com/)
Ma.gnolia is one of many social book marking sites. Through a free registration, these sites allow the user to make lists of websites and categorize the sites by tags. Websites and their tags are searchable by all registered users, thus creating the social aspect. The great power of these tools is that they allow you to create portable bookmarks lists. Further, the tagging system provides a directory-like method to search sites by subject. The tags are keywords not based on a controlled vocabulary so the subject areas are not precise. Magnolia in particular is suited to a library or computer lab environment because it does not require an icon to be installed on the user’s toolbar, like some other social book marking sites.
LibraryThing, (http://www.librarything.com) –
LibraryThing is both a cataloging tool and a social book marking site for books The user searches for books by standard methods (author, title, ISBN) and the software searches Amazon and library’s catalogs (through the z39.50 protocol) for records. In addition to creating a list of records, the software allows the reader to organize their lists by call # (Dewey or Library of Congress) or self created tags. Users’ lists of books can be seen by all users, this feature provides the “social” element of the site. The LibraryThing widget has been used by libraries to make lists of new books and suggest titles.
Session 8: Evaluation
ACRL Standard 3
Additional Resources:
Grassian, Ester. “UCLA College Library: Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources”2006. 11 Jun 2007
<http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/index.htm>
A checklist on considerations when evaluating a website.
SBU Library Research Guide2004. 11 Jun. 2007
<http://www.sunysb.edu/library/tutorial/mod2/07startlib.shtm>l
Some basic information on evaluation.
Example sites:
Free Online Pregnancy Test 2007.11.Jun.2007< http://www.thepregnancytester.com/>
Havidol 2007.11 Jun.2007
<http://www.havidol.com/>
“Fakes or not?: "Hotheads." Discover 16.4 (Apr. 1995): 13. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. BHCC Library, Boston, MA. 4 June 2007. <http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,cpid&custid=bhc&db=aph&AN=9503213836&site=ehost-live&scope=site .>
"Sokal Affair." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 7 Jun 2007, 15:11 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 11 Jun 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sokal_Affair&oldid=136610818>.
Interesting history on a spoof taken literally.
Lorenzen, Michael.” The information Literacy Land of Confusion.”2006. 11.June 2007
<http://www.information-literacy.net/2006/10/hoax-or-just-strange-web-evaluation.html>
Blog about what people really consider to be legitimate and evaluation exercise.
Evaluation guide pages:
UC Berkley Library.Critical Evaluation of Sources.2007. 11June 2007
<http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Evaluation.html>
New Mexico State University Library. Evaluation Criteria.2006. 11 June 2007
<http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html>
Olin and Uris Libraries. Cornell University. Critically Analyzing Information Sources.11.June2007
<http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill26.htm>
Good sources of evaluation links. The Cornell page has the most textual information.
Session 9: Closing General Session/Certificate of Completion Presentation