Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Larry Milliken, Drexel University; Lloyd Ackert, Drexel University; Eleanor J. Goldberg, Drexel University Library

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Engineering Libraries

technology toengineering students will motivate them to understand how technologies have influenced theevolution and emergence of modern society. More than the celebration of great achievements,the methods inherent to historical research teach engineering students useful lifelong learningskills. For example, the close reading of primary source documents, including patents, labnotebooks, or newspaper articles, can help engineering students understand not only the designprocess but also its relationship to its broader historical context. These are the same crucialthinking skills that engineering students must develop to succeed in their senior design projectsand postsecondary careers. Including enhanced training in library research skills in courses

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia; Annette Berndt, University of British Columbia; Aleteia Greenwood, University of British Columbia; Carla S Paterson, University of British Columbia

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Engineering Libraries

: collaborating in teams, learning about the broad social contextand implications of engineering projects, and practicing habits of mind that lead to lifelonglearning. As students critically reflect on their information-seeking behaviour, they are self-evaluating and re-directing their personal learning experience and expanding their awareness ofwhat comprises a salient and valid information source. Page 22.1682.6References:1. Kerins G, Madden R, Fulton C. Information seeking and students studying for professional careers: The cases ofengineering and law students in Ireland. Information Research. 2004;10.2. Ercegovac Z. What engineering sophomores know and

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon N. Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Engineering Libraries

-rounded engineersprepared for the 21st century workplace. Student participation in the portfolio program couldoccur throughout their entire university career. Upon completing the requirements, a studentwould have a portfolio highlighting this skill set that they could include in their resume to helpset them apart from other new graduates.Both the literature review and survey results determined potential content for the program. Theliterature provided data on professional engineers’ information usage3, 4, 5 and gaps in newengineering graduates’ skills.6, 7, 8 The survey informed our understanding of the information-seeking skills in which University of Minnesota students had the least confidence and whichcurrently were not getting addressed, by

Conference Session

To Boldly Go... Engineering Librarians Explore New Connections with Users

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Mark Chrimes, Institution of Civil Engineers

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-318: CIVIL ENGINEERING IN A TIME OF CHANGE: THE RE-SPONSE OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS LIBRARYMichael Mark Chrimes, The Institution of Civil Engineers Mike Chrimes was born on 25 June 1954 in Neston, Wirral, Cheshire (about 10 miles from Liverpool and Chester) where his family have lived since the early eighteenth century. After attending Wirral Grammar School he studied Modern History at University College, London. He then began a career in Librarian- ship with Liverpool City Libraries. He became interested in developments in Information Technology in Librarianship and attended a post-graduate course at Loughborough University of Technology. In July 1977 Mike joined the staff of the Institution of

Conference Session

Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

awareness of engineering to K-12 teachers & counselors so that they can inform and advocate this important career to their students. Her research interests include gender equity in the K-12 Classroom, assessment of K-12 engineering education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development.Michael Fosmire, Purdue University Libraries, West LafayetteRuth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth E. H. Wertz is a graduate student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is a Pro- fessional Engineer in the State of Indiana with her BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Trine University and Purdue University.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella

Conference Session

Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott A. Curtis, University of Missouri, Kansas City

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-48: INFORMING COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT THROUGHCITATION EXAMINATION OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING RESEARCHLITERATUREScott A. Curtis, University of Missouri - Kansas City Scott Curtis is the Research and Instruction Librarian for Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He most recently held positions as a Bibliographer for Science and Engineering, the Head of Reference Services, and the Search Service Coordinator at Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology. Prior to his library career, he worked in engineering and management roles in electronic instrument and refractory materials manufacturing companies. He has a BS in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh, an MS in