Owen Library - Information Literacy
Goal III of the ULS Long Range Plan (2007-1010) entitled "Assistance and Education" mandates that we "assist our primary users in making the most effective use of information resources, regardless of format." To this end the Johnstown Campus Library staff is committed to developing an information literacy program and collaborating with teaching faculty to teach each Johnstown student to be a knowledgeable and effective user of information resources. Johnstown faculty and students are encouraged to consult the ULS Information Literacy and Assessment of Learning Program website to learn more about this program.
The purpose of library instruction is to support the teaching, research and public service programs of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, by offering instruction in the access, evaluation and responsible use of information found both in and out of the traditional library setting.
UPJ faculty may schedule a library instruction session during regular class meeting times. Library and classroom faculty work cooperatively to develop instruction that enables the students to effectively use library and other information resources for their course assignments.
We will tailor the library instruction session with an emphasis on information resources, fitted to the needs of the course and students. In addition to course-related instruction, UPJ librarians can also provide instruction in basic library and information literacy skills, including:
* how to effectively use PITTCat, the University of Pittsburgh’s
online library catalog
* how to effectively use print and electronic indexes
* proper methods of evaluating information resources (both print and
electronic)
* how to distinguish between scholarly journals and popular magazines
* how to distinguish between primary and secondary sources
How to Request a Library Instruction Session
Click here to submit your request. Please be as specific as possible about the objective of the session and the resources you would like included.
After submitting the LI Request form, you will usually receive a response confirming your request in two business days. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance to allow preparation time and ensure room availability. It is expected that the requesting faculty member be present for the library instruction session.
You may also request a library instruction session directly by calling Melissa Mallon at x 7287.
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