Information Literacy Instruction

The Library offers information literacy (IL) instruction in a variety of formats:

Credit courses for students
- Course Descriptions: LIB 100, LIB 127, and LIB 227
- Program Outcomes: LIB 100, LIB 127, and LIB 227
Faculty education: one-on-one training, assignment design, and workshops
Classroom IL Sessions: hands-on experience for the whole class, led by a librarian
- WR 60, 65, 121, and 122 instructors: review the Writing class arrangements before requesting a session.
- Classroom IL Session Request Form

Watch Staff Commlines and your COCC email for announcements of workshops and training opportunities.
To schedule a one-on-one training in Library resources or assignment design consultation, contact faculty librarians Tina Hovekamp (thovekamp@cocc.edu, 541-383-7295) or Cat Finney (cfinney@cocc.edu, 541-383-7559).
Explore recommended online resources that you can incorporate into your courses.
WR 121 & WR 122 instructors: see information regarding support of embedded IL in writing courses.

Please review the guidelines below before submitting your IL Session Request form. WR 60, 65, 121, and 122 instructors: review the Writing class arrangements before requesting a session.
Submit the IL Session Request form to Mary Beth Hamilton (mbhamilton@cocc.edu) at least a week in advance of the date requested.
Faculty must be present at the IL session.
Classroom IL sessions are most effective when...
- held in a computer lab. Hands-on experience is important for students to learn and remember these new concepts and skills.
- tied to a specific assignment.
- they focus on one or two specific resources rather than a general overview of the Library's resources. (Remember, we'll help you design an effective research assignment, too!)
Allow time for your class to complete the follow-up evaluation online.