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K-State Libraries
Goals and Objectives
  1. Offer learning opportunities for all at K-State (students, faculty, librarians, staff) to ensure a baseline of library and information literacy knowledge and skills that can then be built upon through coursework and librarian taught learning sessions
    1. Walk-in library classes, e.g. Basic Library Class Tour, Basic Science Class, DED075 (College of Education Orientation), How to Find a Journal Article, RefWorks, Topic Research and Effective Web Searching
    2. Short Cuts , a weekly undergraduate research newsletter
    3. Online tutorials, e.g. Assignment Calculator, assignment toolbox (for faculty and librarians)
    4. Faculty workshops
    5. Librarian workshops
    6. Offer tours and instruction to K-12 groups

  2. Work with appropriate parties to create optimum learning environments
    1. Online/Virtual:
      1. Tutorials
      2. Assignment Calculator
    2. Physical:
      1. An adaptable learning space with necessary technology with space for at least 50-60 students.
      2. General study and research space within the Libraries

  3. Provide or collaborate with appropriate staff (below) to meet learning needs
    1. Instructors for walk-in classes
    2. Designers and programmers for online resources
    3. Content creators for tutorials, Assignment Calculator, workshops and classes
    4. Support services for technology and program administration

  4. Continuously develop and administer assessment
    1. Information Literacy—campus wide
      1. SAILS
      2. ETS ICT
    2. Effectiveness of walk-in classes, online tutorials, Assignment Calculator, etc . . .
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