{"title":"Play to Win! Using Games in Library Instruction to Enhance Student Learning","authors":"Guy 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":"","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"294 1","pages":"191-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88498540","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":"Does the medium matter?: A comparison of a Web-based tutorial with face-to-face library instruction on education students' self-efficacy levels and learning outcomes","authors":"Penny M. Beile , David N. Boote","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explored if students' library skills self-efficacy levels and learning outcomes varied based on instructional delivery mode. Groups consisted of an on-campus class with face-to-face instruction, an on-campus class with a Web-based library tutorial, and a Web-based class with a Web-based tutorial. Data were collected immediately prior to instruction and again 6 weeks after. Analysis indicated self-efficacy levels and learning outcomes significantly increased across all groups after instruction. Groups varied significantly on final self-efficacy levels, but not on final library skills scores. Results are discussed as they relate to the viability of Web-based tutorials for library instruction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 57-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81222536","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":"A comparative study on information-seeking behaviors of domestic and international business students","authors":"Yoo-Seong Song","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates information-seeking behavior of one particular segment of international students—international students seeking degrees in the field of business. The author surveyed domestic and international business students enrolled in the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The survey was designed to compare their perceptions of library services and information-seeking behaviors. This study focused on three aspects: (1) how domestic and international business students assess the effectiveness of library instruction sessions; (2) how domestic and international business students use library services; and (3) how domestic and international business students use the Internet for their research. The survey results offer insights into understanding different perceptions of these two student groups with respect to their library use patterns and research strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 23-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80421403","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":"Promoting information literacy: A strategic approach","authors":"Jennifer L. Cox , Diane VanderPol","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Faculty development workshops can be particularly effective if they address an issue or challenge faced by the faculty and present information literacy as part of an overall strategy for meeting that need. This article will discuss how Librarians at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), used this approach of capitalizing on faculty interests in an orientation workshop developed for the instructors of the entry-level Communications classes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 69-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76154470","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":"Why teach “research as a conversation” in freshman composition courses? A metaphor to help librarians and composition instructors develop a shared model","authors":"Paula S. McMillen , Eric Hill","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ongoing discussion between the Oregon State University (OSU) libraries' acting instruction coordinator and the Assistant Composition Coordinator focuses on improving collaboration between our programs and more effectively integrating the research process into the English composition curriculum. We briefly describe a qualitative analysis of the problems with students' writing that led us to develop a new model for integrating the research and writing processes. We provide our rationale for selecting conversation as a metaphor for research and summarize suggested teaching strategies from the literature that are consistent with this metaphor and approach.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 3-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73548608","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":"Charting the library: Middle school and college students explore research strategies through mentoring","authors":"Lisa Klopfer, Russell B. Olwell, Steven Hudock","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A librarian, a professor, and an alumnus of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) collaborated to create an innovative library learning workshop for sixth-graders and college students. Pairing sixth-graders and college students increased the motivation to learn of both groups. Participants discovered through hands-on projects that library research requires imagination and exploration.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 35-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74392922","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":"Library virtual tours: A case study","authors":"Beth Ashmore , Jill E. Grogg","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Virtual tours delivered via the Web have become a common tool for both instruction and outreach. This article is a case study of the creation of a virtual tour for a university library and is intended to provide others interested in creating a virtual tour of their library the opportunity to learn from the mistakes and successes of fellow librarians. Virtual tours can enhance a library's Web presence as well as provide much needed information to remote or prospective users.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 77-88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79140046","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":"Paper Trail: One method of information literacy assessment","authors":"Jennifer Nutefall","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Assessing students' information literacy skills can be difficult depending on the involvement of the librarian in a course. To overcome this, librarians created an assignment called the Paper Trail, where students wrote a short essay about their research process and reflected on what they would do differently. Through reviewing and grading these papers, librarians determined whether students understood the difference between the library catalog and article databases, evaluated the students' search terms to see if they used effective topic keywords and Boolean operators, and learned more on how the students reflected on their research process.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 89-98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.07.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75266319","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":"Using selected assessment data to inform information literacy program planning with campus partners","authors":"Shaun Jackson , Carol Hansen , Lauren Fowler","doi":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Communication and collaboration with campus constituencies is essential for information literacy (IL) program planning and development. Librarians at Weber State University (WSU) have gathered and used selected assessment data to inform campus partners about the IL program and build their involvement in developing students' IL skills. A student survey assignment, course-integrated instruction data, information literacy competency exam data, and data collected from for-credit library science courses at WSU were analyzed and shared. Activities resulting from the sharing of this data with campus partners are described.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101076,"journal":{"name":"Research Strategies","volume":"20 1","pages":"Pages 44-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.resstr.2005.10.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86562112","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}