Library Instruction
The goal of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library Instruction Program is to develop information-literate lifelong learners. We believe information literacy skills are an essential component of our students' development into scholars, informed citizens, and socially responsible individuals. Our information literacy program focuses on transferable knowledge and skills, and usually involves the formal teaching of the use of library materials and resources, including electronic resources, indexes and abstracts, and the online catalog, as well as reference works, books, and periodicals.
Students are introduced to library research in their freshman year
through our mandatory Information
Literacy Program. To assure further development of students'
research skills, faculty members are encouraged to schedule a research
class with the Library. Collaboration with faculty is essential to
ensure our instruction is targeted to course objectives and specific to
students' research assignments. An instruction librarian consults with
the faculty member concerning their objectives for the course, course
content, materials covered, and specific course assignments. The
instruction session is then tailored to meet the particular needs of
the faculty member and students.
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