The authors used pre- and post-testing to determine if print workbooks helped to improve information literacy skills in 175 college freshmen. The results of the study demonstrate that workbooks remain a useful tool for academic libraries lacking resources or expertise to develop and maintain online tutorials.

A description and evaluation of a two-year program involving 8,000 undergraduate students to teach library skills through the English department. Program goals and objectives, operating procedures, staff involvement, and costs are considered. (JAB)

This study compared the attitudes and performance of two groups of college freshmen assigned print or electronic workbooks for library bibliographic instruction. Results suggest that frequency of library use was the significant factor in improvement of information literacy skills, rather than instructional format. (Author/LRW)