Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT)

What Motivates Students in Information Literacy Instruction

Posted Fri, 12/28/2012 - 1:24pm by Admin

Based partially on Cordova & Lepper’s “Intrinsic Motivation and the Process of Learning”, this presentation will review the library instruction tools that motivate students in a traditionally dry topic.  A big focus of academia recently is building communities and student relationships are part of that with benefits shown in increased graduate rates and student retention.  With the library shifting to an ever increasing role in the service aspect of our industry, finding tools that engage students –even for one library class visit- is vital to our future.  Learn how to increase the impact of your library instruction, grow beyond rote database search skills instruction, and increase the information retention and personal interest of your students.

 

Presenters:
Dale Larsen, University of Utah

Date: 
Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 
Cascade B

Changing Learning Styles in Students: Fact or Myth?

Posted Mon, 01/31/2011 - 1:16am by Admin

Changing Learning Styles in Students: Fact or Myth?

Show, Not Tell: Creating Information Literacy Instruction Using the Learning Cycle Technique

This forum will explore into the facts (or myths) of changing generational learning styles and how this new understanding might shape our interactions with students at the reference desk and in the classroom. The Learning Cycle is a science education technique that requires students to solve problems with little or no upfront instruction . See how this technique can be used to teach information literacy.

Presenters:

Date: 
Fri, 05/13/2011 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

A Course in Scholarly Publishing for Undergraduates at the University of Utah

Posted Wed, 12/15/2010 - 3:56pm by Admin

A new avenue of outreach for the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah is a new course offered via the undergraduate studies program. Upon completion of the course, students have the basic tools to pursue publishing a journal article. A unique feature of the course is that students not only study the craft of creating an article, but also develop sound and efficient research strategies that they can apply in graduate and professional schools.

Date: 
Fri, 05/13/2011 - 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Primary Source Information Literacy: Introducing Students to Archival Resources

Posted Wed, 12/15/2010 - 11:58am by pfrade

Primary sources provide the raw material for research projects, and are an important resource for students. Libraries can play an important role in making students aware of local collections and preparing them to use these materials successfully. This session will discuss the skills necessary for using primary sources, with a focus on archival materials.

Date: 
Fri, 05/13/2011 - 9:30am - 10:30am

Tech Tuesday

Posted Wed, 12/15/2010 - 11:28am by pfrade

Learn how to create a weekly technology training program for your community members on a shoestring budget.

Presenters:

Christopher Davis, Uintah County Library
Melinda Barlow, Uintah County Library

Presentation Outline: http://r.beetagg.com/?48UZE1
Power Point: http://tinyurl.com/3key45n

Power Point From Melinda Barlow: Tech Tuesdays

Date: 
Fri, 05/13/2011 - 8:30am - 9:30am

LIRT Debate: Models of Information Literacy Instruction

Posted Wed, 12/15/2010 - 10:37am by pfrade

Part 1-For-Credit vs. Course-Integrated: What is the best method to reach students? The first debate explores the benefits and challenges of for-credit courses vs. course-integrated library instruction. Is one approach more effective and/or efficient in helping students develop long-term research habits? Speakers will briefly present the major issues followed by an interactive discussion/debate with the audience.

Date: 
Fri, 05/13/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

LIRT Debate: Teaching Students to Search: Is it Worth Our Time?

Posted Wed, 12/15/2010 - 10:33am by pfrade

Have you ever had a student come to a library instruction session with the attitude “I know how to search so why am I coming to a class to learn something I already know?” Join the great debate on whether students need to be taught how to search a database. Presenters will debate whether search interfaces have become adequately intuitive so that students can find “enough” useful information without library instruction. If we no longer need to teach how to search, what should we teach instead?

Date: 
Thu, 05/12/2011 - 1:45pm - 2:45pm
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