From Planning to Assessment: A Guide to Creating a Successful Information Literacy Program
Infobase’s team of librarians has created the Information Literacy Strategy Handbook, Third Edition, based on years of working with hundreds of libraries, research into current best practices and technology, and insight from our customers. This updated edition includes information on artificial intelligence and discusses how to scaffold instruction so students build on existing learning, how to market your program to various audiences, and how to assess and refine your work to keep your program fresh and successful. Key content includes:
Setting Your IL Program Up for Success
- Interviewing stakeholders to find out what they need from your work
- Tips for using the ACRL Framework and other IL standards
- Creating a dynamic IL program that can be used online and in person, and across various majors
Marketing Your Information Literacy Program
- How to articulate the value of information literacy instruction to your administration and faculty
- Marketing by showing users what’s in it for them
- Getting champions of the program to do your marketing for you
Continuously Improving Your IL Program with Assessment Data
- Using quantitative and qualitative data to inform and improve your IL program
- Assessment types and their uses