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…

Teaching research competencies and information literacy is an integral part of the academic librarian's role. There has long been debate among librarians over what are the most effective methods of instruction for college students. Library Faculty members at a large urban university system were surveyed to determine their perceptions of the…

This study served to investigate how information literacy instruction can alleviate information anxiety in online learners. While there has been much research to demonstrate that hands-on or activity-based learning is beneficial in reducing library anxiety, those studies have not been conducted for the online classroom. Using a required,…

This constructivist grounded theory study proposes an explanation of community college library instruction coordinators' efforts to sustain effective library instruction programs in southern California. The theory explains library instruction coordinators' positive approaches to the paradoxes, or persistent tensions, that they encounter when they…

Given an unfamiliar audience, an undervalued skill, and a limited time to present, librarian information specialists need a prescriptive means to generate motivation to learn. Tailoring, more commonly used in health communications, could enhance perceived task attractiveness and relevancy. In a controlled trial, two groups were compared on the…

Describes library orientation programs that have been developed for international students at Rutgers University in English, Chinese, and Korean. Learning objectives are explained; results of pretests and posttests are reported; and the need for library instruction in the native languages of international students is discussed. (six references)…

Antelope Valley College Library has provided online library instruction tutorials for students since 2000. These tutorials were developed in three phases during the last five years. This article describes the evolution of the tutorials including how to create a web based tutorial and accompanying interactive quiz. Hardware and software…

This report presents the results of a study conducted at Northern Michigan University's (NMU) Olson Library to determine the adequacy of the preparation of NMU students for library research, the soundness of the instructional objectives set for the freshman and sophomore class levels, and possible weak points in the program's coverage. The Library…

The purpose of the project described in this three-part report was to test the value of hypermedia for library instruction. The project included the development of a hypermedia program built around a marketing topic; implementation and testing of the program with one group of students assigned to use the new program; evaluation of the project by…

Describes the development and production of a general library tour on audiocassette at Texas A&M University. The results of pretests and posttests of library skills show that students in freshmen English classes improved their scores at the same rate whether using guided or taped tours. The library skills test used is appended. (four…

Reviews both the library and the training literature to investigate methods for developing skills for effective library instructional presentations. Examples from the Xavier University (Ohio) library are included in discussions of teaching effectiveness, learning theories, adult learning, active learning, the use of humor, and psychological…

This study focused on assessing the learning outcomes for a five-session model of library instruction that was applied to three English Composition II classes taught at Valencia Community College East Campus in Spring 2003. ACRL's "Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education" were used to develop learning outcomes.…

Describes a study that was conducted at Ohio State University at Mansfield to measure the effects of a self-paced, self-instructional workbook, both with and without a librarian's presentation, on students' library skills and their attitudes about libraries and librarians. Students' evaluations of the workbooks are also reported. (eight…

Describes workshops for library instruction and orientation developed at the University of Arizona to meet the needs of transfer students and graduate students. The inclusion of lectures, tours, CD-ROM demonstrations, and written materials is described; methods of publicity are discussed; and the results are indicated. (six references) (LRW)

Discussion of the effectiveness of bibliographic instruction focuses on a study of course-integrated instruction for nursing students at the University of Northern Colorado. Assessment surveys that measured students' library and information skills are described, comparisons between nursing students and other upperclass students are examined, and…