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Teaching to Technology?
Central Questions
What does current research on information literacy practices and information seeking behavior suggest about how students perceive and use library systems?
How do the evolving goals of the University of Louisville's information literacy program influence the way we teach (or don't teach) online library tools, including the Voyager OPAC and SFX?
How does the current research environment affect the work of systems and instruction librarians? What challenges do we share?
Large-Scale Research on Information Literacy Practices and Information Seeking Behavior
What's the deal?
Students struggle with finding and evaluating information in an overwhelming and constantly evolving digital environment [cognitive load];
Library catalogs, databases, and interfaces--while not problematic for all students--often add layers of frustration and confusion to the search process, leading many students to disregard library information tools;
Students need help navigating specific library technologies but may need even more help evaluating information and understanding the larger information landscape, beyond individual library tools.
Teaching Challenges
Time constraints
Tools, tools, and more tools
Cognitive limits
Conceptual knowledge and critical thinking
Evaluating diverse information sources for context, credibility, and relevance;
Understanding information organization in a web-based environment;
Practicing research as critical inquiry.