Training the trainer to embed IL into curricula: Results from an action research project

Academic libraries have long recognised the benefits of integrating information literacy into disciplinary curricula. One model that addresses the common problems of sustainability and scalability of such efforts is the train the trainer model, where academic librarians serve as faculty developers....

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Published in:Journal of information literacy 2020-06, Vol.14 (1), p.3
Main Authors: Flierl, Michael, Fundator, Rachel, Reed, Jason, McGowan, Bethany, Cai, Chao, Maybee, Clarence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Libraries
Action research
College Curriculum
College Faculty
Curricula
Curriculum Design
Faculty Development
Information Literacy
Integrated Curriculum
Librarians
Professional development
Public Colleges
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Summary:Academic libraries have long recognised the benefits of integrating information literacy into disciplinary curricula. One model that addresses the common problems of sustainability and scalability of such efforts is the train the trainer model, where academic librarians serve as faculty developers. Improving faculty development efforts requires understanding the methods and strategies of librarians engaged in this work. Using an action research methodology, this paper investigated the experiences of librarians and disciplinary instructors participating in a course redesign program at a large, public university in the midwestern United States, in order to identify effective strategies for engaging with disciplinary instructors about information literacy. Findings include focusing on pragmatic, contextual ways in which students will need to use information in the future, providing professional development opportunities for librarians to further develop faculty development skills, and prioritising strong collaborations between librarians and other academic units.
ISSN:1750-5968
1750-5968
DOI:10.11645/14.1.2670