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Student Learning Outcomes

 

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Library Technology Division

 

Upon successful completion of a Reference Interview or one-on-one interaction with a librarian, students will be able to do one or more of the following: 

  • Identify and communicate the need for information.
  • Locate signage, maps, and pathfinders to identify and use the library’s collections and services.
  • Formulate searches by author, title, or keyword in the library’s online catalog or another database and compile relevant resources.
 

Upon successful completion of a Basic Library Instruction Session or Subject-specific Instruction Session, students will be able to do one or more of the following: 

  • Select a focused topic and construct strategies for obtaining needed information using relevant keywords and controlled vocabulary terms.
  • Perform searches and interpret the results in the library’s online catalog and subscription databases.
  • Evaluate validity of information gathered using criteria such as relevance, authority, currency, and peer review process.
  • Differentiate between primary vs. secondary and/or popular vs. scholarly resources.
  • Cite sources properly according to appropriate style guide and summarize the ethical and legal reasons for doing so.
 
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