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WebText |
Fall 2008 |
Chapter 1
Overview of Information Literacy, SU's Network and Computing Policies,
University Libraries
Homepage - Electronic Resources Survey
WebText - Table of Contents and Syllabus
Library Home - Catalog -
Journal Locator - Databases -
Internet Resources
- Media -
Reference/Instruction -
User Services -
General Info -
Off-Campus Support -
Forms -
Faculty Info -
Other Libraries -
Site Index
| Topics -- Goals | Assignments - Due Dates
Class Activities Readings/Review/Reference |
| 1. Overview - Why study
Information
Literacy?
Review the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education set forth by the Association of College and Research Libraries Review Information Literacy Standards and the accompanying Performance Indicators 2.
Pre-course evaluation - Are you info. 3. SU's campus network is a
Local Area Network (LAN)
which is part of a Wide Area
Network (WAN) we commonly call the
Internet which was
invented by Tim Berners-Lee 4. University Computing Policies 5. Information Terminology 6. Tour - Smith Library Website
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Handouts:
Glossary of Information
Literacy Terms - York College of Pennsylvania
Smith Library Website - This will be your first stop for many assignments in this class and many others. Familiarize yourself with it by completing the Treasure Hunt exercise. Library Website Treasure Hunt - due at the beginning of class Tuesday 9-2-08 Term Project Topic Selection - You must be ready to make a selection by the beginning of class Thursday 9-4-08. Your name will be posted along side the topic you select. No two students may select the same topic. First come - first served - provide a written request or e-mail me. Your selection must be written.
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