Goals
The librarians of North Hall Library are committed to insuring that every Mansfield student has the necessary information literacy skills to be both an academic success in college and a life long learner after graduation.
First-year Experience Course (FYS 1100)
The library has a specific program for students in the First-year Experience Course. This program provides students with an introduction to the academic library, library services and information resource and is the foundation of the information literacy program.
Course Integrated Instruction
Library faculty will provide classroom instruction with materials and content being tied to a specific assignment or the needs of a particular discipline. Faculty interested in integrated instruction for one of their classes should contact the librarian who is liaison for their department.
Individualized Instruction
Students are encouraged to contact individual librarians if they need assistance with research, library resources, or any other information concern. Faculty are also encouraged to refer students to a librarian, if they find an individual who needs help in finding information for an assignment or a project.
Adopted in Spring 2021 by North Hall Library faculty, these Learning Outcomes for Library Instruction are used in support of Departmental and General Education Learning Outcomes for courses that include library instruction:
Learning Outcome: Students will be able to determine their information need(s).
Librarians might be asked to:
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Proficient*** |
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Distinguished**** |
Learning Outcome: Students will be able to develop research strategies.
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Learning Outcome: Students will be able to interpret and evaluate research.
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Learning Outcome: Students will be able to design a final product for their research and incorporate sources.
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Learning Outcome: Students will be able to cite sources.
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Distinguished**** |
* the “Emerging” level typically includes the 1000-level introductory courses
** the “Developing” level typically includes 2000-level courses
*** the “Proficient” level typically includes 3000-level courses
**** the “Distinguished” level typically includes 4000-level courses