Conference Session

Technical Session 2: Improving Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff McAdams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Julia Glauberman, Binghamton University Libraries

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

6 Peer-review filter 21 Develop research question based on free-write 32 Update literature review Search skills, 35 Revise research topics topic selection 36 Identify information producers for a given topic 39 Develop and revise search terms 41 Develop search queries, choose database or search engine 42 Search diary 1 Characteristics of scholarly authorities 3 Formal and informal sources Critical 8 Comparison of pop science and original research articles evaluation of Read and reflect on

Conference Session

Technical Session 3: History and Future of Engineering Librarianship

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari A. Kozak, University of Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

classroom projects has been slowly developing overtime. Most of the first semester was devoted to giving tours of the space to faculty and speakingabout opportunities for collaboration. Several engineering classes, as well as a digital art classand a library science class, also brought their students in for a tour.Individual students have found the room very beneficial for their projects. The following fromJared Becker, senior in Mechanical Engineering, helps to highlight the effectiveness of the space: I want to thank you for supporting myself and my peers in our continued pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence here, at the University of Iowa. The Creative Space provides a highly engaging and collaborative atmosphere unlike

Conference Session

Technical Session 2: Improving Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Leachman, Washington State University; Talea Anderson, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

3.2 No experience with OERs 2 6.5 No response 9 29.0One instructor commented that many faculty members are already using OERs without knowingit, as they have replaced textbooks with web content. Another respondent spoke to the formatand characteristics of OERs themselves, noting that OERs facilitate inclusion of more practiceproblems, interactive problem-solving, updated materials, and peer support for fellow students.Another respondent indicated that OERs solve an all-important access problem for students.This respondent noted: There should be essentially no barriers to accessing the course material. All students