A study to compare the effectiveness of an in-person library orientation with an online asynchronous orientation was conducted with three sections of Social Work Research Methods, a required course in the University of Iowa's Master of Social Work program. Two sections of the course received an online orientation involving short videos, text and…

Studies examining the comparative efficacy of face-to-face and computer assisted library instruction were reviewed. Differences in study methodology and lack of quality made meta-analysis impossible; however, the two methods appear to be equally effective for teaching basic library skills. More research needs to be done to confirm this finding.

Digital games and simulations are receiving considerable notice within the library and information science (LIS) community. This study adds to the depth of knowledge in this area by providing research on the likelihood a hypothetical digital game delivery method for library instruction achieves sufficient adoption to justify its development.…

Describes the restructuring of Pepperdine University library's freshman seminar library instruction because students were not acquiring needed library and information literacy skills due to too much material being presented in too short a time with no hands-on experience. Explains the use of independent Web-based instruction in addition to…

Describes a study at the State University of New York, University at Albany that compared a Web-based library instructional module for first-year students with traditional library instruction. The effectiveness of the two instructional methods was compared using pre- and post-tests, and was found to be equal. (Contains 13 references.) (Author/LRW)

Compares an online interactive tutorial with traditional face-to-face instruction for library instruction at Deakin University (Australia). Results of analysis of covariance showed that students with traditional instruction had higher posttest mean scores and felt more confident about their library skills. A copy of the library skills tutorial…

Describes the development of InfoSkills, a Web-based library tutorial at Bournemouth University (United Kingdom) designed to provide an interactive introductory library skills tutorial as an adjunct to conventional instruction. Discusses key objectives, methodologies, content, technology, and evaluation that included usability issues of content…

Compares computer-assisted instruction in an online library tutorial with the traditional classroom approach to bibliographic instruction. Results of pretests and posttests were compared with students who did not participate in instruction and it is suggested that further research is needed in the area of confidence levels and library use.…

Describes a quasi-experimental study at Western Kentucky University that compared a traditional required, for-credit class in library skills with a Web-based course. Discusses skills level, satisfaction, and demographics, and includes a copy of the student survey used. (LRW)