The purpose of this study is to investigate effects of WebOPAC Self Training Tool with Guided Exploration (WSTTG), WebOPAC Self Training Tool with non-guided exploration (WSTT) and Traditional (T) groups as the learning strategies on information literacy (IL) skills standards among first year degree students in Malaysian public university. The…

The college library needs to broaden its collection concept to include the generic book just as college instruction needs to broaden, or discard, the lecture-textbook method of teaching. But even with substantial revision it seems doubtful that the Library-College can become a functioning reality. (25 references) (Author)

Through the teaching of library skills the student is presented with the tools that will permit him to gain independence in learning, intellectual initiative and true creativity which is grounded in that which has gone before. (30 references) (Author)

The goal of the teaching library is to extend faculty-centered, discipline-oriented studies to include development of research ability and bibliographic sophistication to levels not normally achieved by undergraduates. (14 references) (Author)

This self-paced workbook is designed to introduce college students to the resources and facilities of the library and to providing the knowledge and skills necessary to do basic library research. Two introductory chapters include a library-specific tour with floor plans (the D. Leonard Corgan Library, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) and information…

Effects of a self-paced, individualized workbook in changing student's awareness of library resources and services were measured by pre- and post-tests of 487 freshmen students in designated English classes. Evaluation of test results indicated that, although this library skills program was successful, some reevaluation is needed. (CWM)

This handbook, designed to aid the library user in becoming familiar with university libraries and their systems, is a textbook for a one credit elective course offered at Bemidji State University as a regular course or as independent study. It is based upon booklets developed at several other universities for use as self directed study courses…

Designed to instruct undergraduate college students in the use of basic library materials and services available in a medium-size academic library, this self-paced workbook contains 17 units with accompanying assignments. The emphasis is on types of materials rather than areas of the library. Individual units cover the resources and services of…

The library college concept is a teaching method which differs from traditional methods in that librarians and faculty work more closely together in carrying out course objectives and tend toward a convergence in role or a symbiotic relationship. In the spring of 1967 an upperclass course in library materials was taught using this method at a…

For several decades there has been a trend towards project work, independent study, and guidance from the lecturer rather than instruction. The library and other polytechnic-wide services, it is argued, can be exploited to produce more effective and economical means of achieving an institution's objectives. (MLW)

This course in library skills is designed to acquaint college students with the facilities and resources of their college library (Stockton State College, New Jersey). The two-part module--handbook and workbook-- is used in conjunction with specific college courses. Students proceed at their own pace, turning completed assignments in to the…

Describes the library instruction program at Miami-Dade Community College, a self-instructional library skills program consisting of a two-part manual, review exercises, "hands-on" assignments, and computer-scored tests. Reports on faculty and student responses to the program. (DMM)

In response to a survey which showed library users to be deficient in research skills, the Technological Institute of Monterrey, Mexico, developed a programed course in library skills using the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). The course structure featured mastery learning, self-pacing, student tutors, and emphasis on written materials.…

Objectives established for this program, such as organization of logical thought and development of initiative in independent study, seem to be more readily obtainable in the cultural ambience of the library than in the classroom. (Author)