Public Services Department Publications

New Learners, New Models: Cultivating an Information Literacy Program

Andrée J. Rathemacher et al. — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:16:03 PDT

This is the authors' manuscript of chapter 21 in the book Library User Education: Powerful Learning, Powerful Partnerships, ed. Barbara I. Dewey, Scarecrow Press, 2001. It is posted here with publisher permission.

Teacher as Student: Lessons Learned in an Online Teaching Fellows Program

Jim Kinnie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:31:21 PST

Information Literacy: Challenges for the Future

Joanna M. Burkhardt et al. — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:48:18 PDT

Report produced by the Public Services Department, University Library, University of Rhode Island, May 2002. Provides an overview of the information literacy program at the University of Rhode Island.

Need Exceeds Space: A Serials Withdrawal Project at the University of Rhode Island University Libraries

Brian T. Gallagher et al. — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:18:59 PDT

In 2009, the University of Rhode Island’s main library, the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons in Kingston, initiated a pilot serials withdrawal project when the need for space for new services exceeded the space available in the library. A joint venture between Acquisitions and Access Services, the successful pilot led to a subsequent withdrawal project in summer 2010 to free additional space in the library. The print journals targeted for withdrawal were ones to which the library had online access through licensed journal archives. Considerations on what to withdraw, the process of identifying titles for withdrawal, and the logistics of managing the withdrawal of more than 35,000 volumes are described.

Choosing the Right Free IM Providers and Clients for Your Library

Amanda Izenstark — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:58:57 PST

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Revamping a Freshman Seminar Information Literacy Program

Amanda Izenstark et al. — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:03:09 PST

Describes the process of redesigning the information literacy component of the University of Rhode Island's first year experience program, URI 101, using a library-based scavenger hunt, student worksheets, hands-on exploration of the Library's web site, and in-class discussion.

Searching the Biological Literature

John L. Kelland — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:32:24 PDT

Table of Contents. Chapter 1. Organization of the Scientific Literature and the Flow of Information in the Sciences. Chapter 2. Primary Sources. Chapter 3. Reference Sources. Chapter 4. Databases. Chapter 5. Basic Principles of Searching and Search Logic Chapter 6. Citation Indexes and Citation Searching . Chapter 7. The Citation Concept and its Impact on Society Chapter 8. Resources on the World Wide Web Chapter 9. U. S. Government Publications Chapter 10. Lessons Learned Index

Back to the Future : Redesigning an Information Literacy Course for Distance Learners

Jim Kinnie — Fri, 12 May 2006 07:33:39 PDT

This article describes the process of converting materials from a traditionally delivered three credit undergraduate course on Information Literacy into the WebCT environment for distance learners. The 3-unit course content was reorganized to fit a 10-week summer session. A weekly schedule was imposed using elements from the traditional classroom: lecture notes, class exercises and participation, homework assignments, projects and exams.

Blueprint for Planning a Successful Program

Joanna M. Burkhardt et al. — Fri, 12 May 2006 06:49:06 PDT

Discusses program planning for librarians whose experience in this area is limited. How to plan and coordinate the program; Dealing with details; What to do on the day of the event; Ways to follow up; The program packet and what to include.