The most effective way to incorporate information literacy goals into any course is to work closely with a subject librarian while developing the syllabus and any course assignments. This approach can prove especially fruitful for both the teaching faculty and the librarian who can work together to identify library collection strengths and weaknesses, and the availability of resources in print and electronic formats. These partnerships can result in more effective assignments, less frustration for the students, and greater knowledge of appropriate information resources. Like partnerships in the business world "information literacy partnerships" can take many forms.
- Pride Information: University Libraries Project Leap (Lead Librarian: Ellysa Cahoy)
University Librarians have been involved with the Learning Edge Academic Program (L.E.A.P.) since its inception in the summer of 1996. One of the core values of the LEAP program is to create course combinations (called "Prides")--typically a subject course and a composition or communications course. Because librarians can provide a wide range of instruction to foster information gathering skills, awareness of library resources, and develop research strategies crucial to entering freshmen, they are a natural partner in each Pride.
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