Conference Session

Forum on Collaborative Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honora Nerz, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

vastness of the information universe, a piece of data they find in Perry’s could, inall likelihood, be found somewhere else, but that other source will not have the authority thatPerry’s has, and that is why, as future chemical engineers, they must know about these sources. The assignment below is given to students following the library presentation. Typicallythey are given 2-3 weeks to complete it. CHE 205 Library Assignment1. Select a chemical substance from Table B.1 in your textbook that begins with the same letteras your first name or the nearest possible letter (for example Andy -> Aniline). Find and reportthe following data for this substance in references other than the course text or CD, and

Conference Session

Assessment of Information Literacy Programs for Engineers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alysia Starkey, Kansas State University-Salina; Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Judith Collins, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

. Theauthors show a planning matrix for keying information fluency assignments to university, TACof ABET Criterion 2, and program outcomes. Examples of preliminary attempts to gatherindirect measures of students’ information fluency indicators are described, drawing on workfrom both institutions.Information fluency is a term adopted by the authors as a substitute for the more familiar term,information literacy (IL), which "may be seen as using information technology; as a combinationof information and technology skills; as acquiring mental models of information systems; as aprocess; as an amalgam of skills, attitudes and knowledge; as the ability to learn; or as a complexof ways of experiencing information use"1. In addition, information literacy is a

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Reid, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

these men. These traits would besuccessfully incorporated into their coaching styles at the university level. Core values,organizational skills and mentorship were the standard ingredients used by all four coaches in themanagement of their staff and team players. Each is important as a stand alone option, but whenused together they form a strong and flexible base which enables the player and staff members toperform more effectively.Principle #1-Strong Value SystemA strong value system is a fundamental building block in coaching and management. The valuesystem of the coach and librarian lays the foundation, and sets the desired culture for the playingfield as well as the library. Peter Drucker, the famous management expert said