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ACRL StandardSkillsExisting Resources to support learning this skillCurrent Course Involvement
Current Library sponsored instructionAudience (students, staff, fac)
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ACRL Standard 1: The information literate user determines the nature and extent of the information needed
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Choose a manageable topic of interest and formulate a searchable questionLibrary Research Checklist, Search Strategy Checklist and TipsPubH 6086, PubH 6903, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002,HSem2702, Hist5920/PA4490, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, ObGyn Seminar, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Basics of Database SearchingPrimarily students perhaps some faculty or researchers
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Determine the extent of information needed.N4205, FMCH 7600, RPAP, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH6806, PubH 6933,PBiol5001, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002,HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Primarily students perhaps some faculty or researchers
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Understand the content and structure of different types of information retrieval systems (article indexes, library catalogs, etc.)MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002,HSem2702, HSci1715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Google: Advanced Searching for ResearchersStudents, faculty, support staff
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Understand the scholarly process as it relates to the generation of published information.Handouts: Understanding Research Study Designs; Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources in the Health Sciences; Structure of a Research PaperN4205Publication ProcessFaculty, faculty groups
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Recognize the existence of many forms of information sources, and critically evaluate the characteristics of different types.Handouts: Evaluating Web Resources; Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation; Identifying Peer Review JournalsN4205, FMCH 7600, RPAP, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, ObGyn Seminar, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Google: Advanced Searching for ResearchersStudents, faculty, researchers, support staff
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Identify appropriate sources (e.g. databases, search engines, catalogs) to use to search for relevant informationHandouts: Library Research Checklist; Bio-Medical Library Homepage Overview; Subject-Based Research Guides (various); Indexes by SubjectN4205, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410
HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, ObGyn Seminar		Google: Advanced Searching for ResearchersPrimarily students perhaps some faculty or researchers
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ACRL Standard 2: The information literate user accesses needed information effectively and efficiently
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Identify keywords, synonyms and related terms to find information for a topic of interestHandouts: Boolean Operators: A Cheat Sheet; Ovid Medline, CINAHL, PubMed, AMED, Google Scholar, Googling the Net - dead!, PsycINFO, various other specific database guides Tutorials: Ovid Medline, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of ScienceN4104, Phar6132, BIOL 1905, MORTSci 3021W, PubH6806, PubH6933, OBiol5001, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, ObGyn Seminar, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Ethics in Media, Basics of Database SearchingPrimarily students perhaps some faculty or researchers
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Understand and use controlled vocabulary appropriatelyN4205, FMCH 7600, RPAP, Phar6132, Phar6188, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH6806, PubH6933, OBiol5001, ObGyn SeminarBasics of Database SearchingStudents, faculty, support staff
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Construct a search strategy using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g., Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines; internal organizers such as indexes)FMCH 7600, RPAP, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH 6806, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, ObGyn Seminar, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Basics of Database Searching, Google: Advanced Searching for ResearchersStudents, faculty, researchers
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Implement the search strategy in various information retrieval systems using different user interfaces and search engines, with different command languages, protocols, and search parametersMORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH6806, PubH6933, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, ObGyn SeminarBasics of Database SearchingStudents, faculty, researchers
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Refine the search strategy if necessary based on the quantity, quality, and relevance of the search resultsMORTSci 3021W, PubH3390, DH2212, DH4135, PubH6806, PubH6933, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, ObGyn Seminar, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Basics of Database SearchingStudents, faculty, researchers
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Utilize local sources to retrieve full text of identified materials, and use available services (Interlibrary Loan, professional associations, institutional research offices, etc.) to obtain materials not held in local collectionsOrdering Materials PageN4205, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH6806, PubH6933, PubH 3390, OBiol5001, CVM6011
Google: Advanced Searching for ResearchersSupport staff, students, faculty, research
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Choose appropriate references for the information need at hand.Handouts: Evaluating Web Resources; Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation; Googling the Net; Identifying Peer Review Journals; Understanding Research Study Designs; Well-Built Clinical Question; Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources in the Health SciencesN4205, FMCH 7600, RPAP, Phar6132, Phar6188, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH6806, PubH6933, OBiol5001, ObGyn Seminar, CVM6014Students, faculty, researchers
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ACRL Standard 3: The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system
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Evaluate information and its sources criticallyN4205, FMCH 7600, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH3390, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Google: Advanced Searching for Researchers
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Synthesize information into a body of knowledge and communicate results effectively.N4104 or N4600W, FMCH 7600, RPAP, MORTSci 3021W, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331
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Organize selected information into a knowledge base (e.g. RefWorks, Zotero, etc.)Handout: RefWorks; Tutorial: RefWorksN4205, Phar6188, MORTSci 3021W, PubH6806, PubH6933, OBiol5001, DH4135, DH2212, VMED5190, VMED5410RefWorks, MendeleyStaff, some students/faculty
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ACRL Standard 4: The information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.
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Demonstrate appropriate use of information in an assignmentResource page: Writing Guides and Style Manuals in the Health Sciences, Also “citing sources” module of QuickStudyN4205, BIOL 1905, MORTSci 3021W, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, CVM6014Students
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Synthesize information into a body of knowledge and communicate results effectively.N4104 or N4600W, FMCH 7600, RPAP, MORTSci 3021W, PubH6806, PubH6933, OBiol5001, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Students
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Consistently document sources following an accepted style (e.g. APA, AMA, Chicago)MORTSci 3021W, PubH6806, PubH6933, DH4135, DH2212, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, VMED5190, VMED5410Students, support staff
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Articulate the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally.Publication ProcessFaculty, researchers
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Know where and when to seek help, and realize that information competency skills take time to develop and refine.Help available on Bio-Medical Library website – links to real people, also copious handouts/tutorials in Research Help section, links to recordings of classesN4104 or N4205, FMCH 7600, RPAP, Phar6132, Phar6188, MORTSci 3021W, BIOL 1905, PubH3390, HMed3002, HMed3040, HMed 3075, HMed3055, Hist3959, HSci3002, HSem2702, HSci1715/3715, HSci8165, HSci8940, HMed4960, Engl3960, HSci3331, CVM6014, CVM6004, VMED5190, VMED5410Students perhaps some faculty or researchers
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Be able to direct patients to consumer health resources on the webN4201, FMCH 7600, RPAPStudents, faculty
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ACRL Standard 5: The information literate student understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally.
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Articulate the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally.Faculty, researchers
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