One Institution's Assessment: Faculty vs. Student Expectations of Information Literacy Knowledge and Skills

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Steve Bernhisel, Assistant Professor of Education, Linfield College
• Jean Caspers, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Linfield College
• Susan Barnes Whyte, Library Director, Linfield College
• Irving W. Wiswall, Chief Technology Officer, Linfield College

Abstract

We surveyed faculty about their expectations of students' information technology and information literacy competencies. We also assessed incoming freshmen on their confidence and skills in these areas. We will present our assessment of the implications of the results and strategies to address student needs in light of our findings.