{"title":"As we may think: Information literacy as a discipline for the information age","authors":"Bill Johnston , Sheila Webber","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The aim of this paper is to propose information literacy as a soft applied discipline, of key importance in the information society. This is contrasted with the characterization of information literacy as a personal attribute in the U.S. and Australian Information Literacy standards. Vannevar Bush's vision of the technologically connected and enabled scientist is used to introduce a discussion of citizen's information needs and responsibilities in an age of “cheap complex devices.” The authors emphasize the key role of information literacy in this information society. Information literacy is identified as a soft applied discipline, with reference to disciplinary indicators that have been identified in the literature. Building on this concept of an information literacy discipline, the authors propose a mission for information literacy education focused around three elements: information literacy for citizenship, information literacy for economic growth, and information literacy for employability. The paper concludes by identifying that in terms of preparing citizens for managing and taking action in society, information literacy has much to contribute, and that it is vital to nurture this emergent discipline.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 3","pages":"Pages 108-121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.06.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81171983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Culture shock in the library: Implications for information literacy instruction","authors":"Donna Louise Gilton","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A tremendous amount has been written on culture shock experienced by people who leave their own cultures for another. This essay defines and describes culture shock and clash in general, discusses the literature related to different aspects of culture shock as it relates to international students, describes other related library literature, describes the research of several experts in other fields, and discusses some implications, applications, and solutions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 4","pages":"Pages 424-432"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91634218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information literacy needs of nontraditional graduate students in social work","authors":"Eloise M. Bellard","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increased use of technology in academia combined with the challenges posed by growing enrollments of nontraditional graduate students have forced institutions to adapt educational programs to insure student retention and academic success. This case study examines student perceptions and responses to a required information literacy workshop, developed for a Masters in Social Work, herein referred to as an MSW program. A review of the literature on information literacy needs of graduate students (specifically nontraditional students entering MSW programs) is presented below. Also included are the results of a pre/post-questionnaire that was developed and administered in the fall of 2003/2004 along with classroom observations to determine if additional information literacy instruction was necessary. The findings suggested that there was significant need for additional instruction and that graduate students recognize the need for information literacy instruction throughout their MSW track.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 4","pages":"Pages 494-505"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91634223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Play to win! Using games in library instruction to enhance student learning","authors":"Guy J. Leach, Tammy S. Sugarman","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.05.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Research has shown that educational games can have positive impacts on student learning and motivation. The success of a game played in a library instruction class depends on the type of game selected, the development of learning outcomes, and the flexibility of the librarian during class. This article explains the benefits to students and librarians of using games, discusses the development and use of a Jeopardy-style game, and provides practical tips for librarians interested in developing and incorporating games into one-time library instruction sessions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 3","pages":"Pages 191-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.05.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91764630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Critical Thinking and Cognitive Transfer: Implications for the Development of Online Information Literacy Tutorials","authors":"Gwendolyn J. Reece","doi":"10.1016/J.RESSTR.2006.12.018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RESSTR.2006.12.018","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"31 1","pages":"482-493"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91351593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What do freshmen really know about research? Assess before you teach","authors":"Jean Caspers, Steven Mark Bernhisel","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The paper describes an effort to assess the information literacy skills of first year college students. An instrument was developed and information was gathered on students' experience and comfort in conducting library research as well as their perceived competence with specific information literacy skills. In addition, students completed a skills test to assess specific knowledge and skills relating to information literacy. Entering freshmen generally self-reported their skills to be less than “excellent.” This finding was supported by the results of the skills test. Strengths and weaknesses in information literacy skills are reported as well as implications for librarians who assess and teach these skills to students.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 4","pages":"Pages 458-468"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91421592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Critical thinking and cognitive transfer: Implications for the development of online information literacy tutorials","authors":"Gwendolyn J. Reece","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The definitions of information literacy make it clear that it is concerned with higher-order thinking skills. This article surveys the literature on critical thinking and extrapolates pedagogical requirements for fostering the development and use of higher-order thinking skills. It then considers these requirements in relation to the development of computer-assisted instructional tools, such as Web-based information literacy tutorials. Needs for further collaboration are discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 4","pages":"Pages 482-493"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91634224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Culture shock in the library: Implications for information literacy instruction","authors":"D. Gilton","doi":"10.1016/J.RESSTR.2006.12.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RESSTR.2006.12.013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"37 1","pages":"424-432"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86546159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metaconversations: Ongoing discussions about teaching research writing","authors":"Paula S. McMillen , Eric Hill","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article is a follow up to an earlier publication that developed the rationale for using conversation as a metaphor to teach research writing. We presented this proposed teaching approach at several conferences, including WILU in May 2005 at Guelph, Canada. The discussions with participants in these presentations validated the tenets of the conversational metaphor for research writing. Here we provide a description of the research activities in the presentations, the subsequent responses by participants, and our thoughts on these responses. This dialogue between participants and the authors/presenters constitutes the metaconversation about teaching research writing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 3","pages":"Pages 122-134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.11.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82844053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating Instruction: Developing a Program that Supports the Teaching Librarian.","authors":"Susan Ariew, Edward F. Lener","doi":"10.1016/J.RESSTR.2006.12.020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RESSTR.2006.12.020","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"3 1","pages":"506-515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76089734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}