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Fenske, Rachel F.; Clark, Susan E. – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Discusses steps taken in planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising library instruction in a general education course for freshmen at the University of the Pacific, and examines results of student library skill tests taken before and after having library instruction. Figures offer example test questions and tables display test averages and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Course Integrated Library Instruction

Howze, Philip C.; Smith, Dana E. – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Describes a study conducted at Iowa State University with minority high school graduates that investigated student propensity to learn library skills independently and to determine whether learning was enhanced through the use of culturally oriented materials. Highlights include a review of literature concerning bibliographic instruction and…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Culturally Relevant Education, Enrichment Activities, Evaluation Methods