ORU Library Instruction provides, facilitates, and works to integrate enhanced teaching and student learning that is guided by Information Literacy competency standards, learning objectives and performance indicators. [1, 2] To this end, Library Instruction creates, plans and implements a variety of active learning workshops, online resource materials, and research assistance to:

• help orient students to the LRC facilities and services
• provide students with training through an engaging library experience so that they may become more self-directed and motivated to practice critical thinking skills
• engage students in exploring transformative learning technologies
• foster positive attitudes towards the use of library resources and services
• assist users in developing efficient, effective life-long skills so that they understand how to gather, analyze, and use information

A three-tiered Information Literacy Program, integrated in-part into the curriculum, systematically meets student needs at various levels in their academic program and helps learners move through core concepts [3] of information in the higher education environment and information ecosystem. For example, first-year basic information literacy is provided and integrated into a General Education course which requires students to complete two opens new windowLibrary Instruction (LI) components on basic information literacy skills. At the second tier, a required opens new windowComposition 303 LI and other mid-level course LI build upon student information literacy skills. Sr. Paper Library Instruction, the third tier, incorporates advanced Information Literacy skills. Student outcomes at tiers one and two are assessed using Information Literacy Rubrics [4] which are integrated into the University Rubrics.

The library offers two types of learning opportunities to support students' academic success:

• LIBBIs - Typically tailored to a specific course or assignment  and often tied to a particular class
• Library Workshops - Open to all students and focused on a range of special topics and resources.

While both are designed to encourage critical thinking and strengthen research and information skills, they differ in purpose and format. 

Faculty Librarians are available to work with you to help facilitate student success. Myra Bloom, Jane Malcolm, and Dr. Angela Sample are available to provide instruction as requested by the faculty and available to meet one-on-one with students for research consultations. See: opens new windowRequest an Appointment with a Librarian.

To request a LIBBI or Library Workshop, or for more information you may contact Professor Bloom (mbloom@oru.edu, 918.495.7174) or your library liaison.
 

References

1. American Library Association: Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). "Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education." opens new windowhttp://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework.

2. American Library Association Institutional Repository: Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). "Guidelines, Standards, and Frameworks." opens new windowhttps://alair.ala.org/handle/11213/7667.

3. American Library Association: Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). "Objectives for Information Literacy Instruction: A Model Statement for Academic Librarians." opens new windowhttp://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/objectives information.

4. American Association of College and Research Libraries (AAC&U). "Information Literacy VAULE Rubric." opens new windowhttps://www.aacu.org/initiatives/value-initiative/value-rubrics/value-rubrics-information-literacy