Information literacy instruction for international graduate engineering students: A case study at University of Windsor

Li, Guoying

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102415

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“…Training and instruction from libraries targeted to international graduate students have largely focused on general information literacy skills [ 47 ]. In fact, one recent study examining information literacy instruction for international graduate students, excluded the topic of RDM from the session to focus on searching and locating scholarly information [ 48 ]. International graduate students are unfamiliar with the academic library [ 46 ] and/or lack knowledge of what the library offers [ 42 ], so to further develop international graduate students as researchers it is important to make this population aware of the advanced research support offered by libraries and other on-campus services.…”

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“…searching and locating scholarly information [48]. International graduate students are unfamiliar with the academic library [46] and/or lack knowledge of what the library offers [42], so to further develop international graduate students as researchers it is important to make this population aware of the advanced research support offered by libraries and other on-campus services.…”

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Research data management needs assessment for social sciences graduate students: A mixed methods study

Zhou

Kogut

2023

PLoS ONE

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The complexity and privacy issues inherent in social science research data makes research data management (RDM) an essential skill for future researchers. Data management training has not fully addressed the needs of graduate students in the social sciences. To address this gap, this study used a mixed methods design to investigate the RDM awareness, preparation, confidence, and challenges of social science graduate students. A survey measuring RDM preparedness and training needs was completed by 98 graduate students in a school of education at a research university in the southern United States. Then, interviews exploring data awareness, knowledge of RDM, and challenges related to RDM were conducted with 10 randomly selected graduate students. All participants had low confidence in using RDM, but United States citizens had higher confidence than international graduate students. Most participants were not aware of on-campus RDM services, and were not familiar with data repositories or data sharing. Training needs identified for social science graduate students included support with data documentation and organization when collaborating, using naming procedures to track versions, data analysis using open access software, and data preservation and security. These findings are significant in highlighting the topics to cover in RDM training for social science graduate students. Additionally, RDM confidence and preparation differ between populations so being aware of the backgrounds of students taking the training will be essential for designing student-centered instruction.

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Research data management needs assessment for social sciences graduate students: A mixed methods study

Zhou

Kogut

2023

PLoS ONE

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“…In higher education, a variety of pedagogical approaches have been employed to improve students' information literacy in engineering (Liu, 2021), business (Stonebraker and Fundator, 2016), life sciences and health study (Dolničar et al, 2017), sports and exercise (Walton and Hepworth 2011), and library and information science (Lamb, 2017). Students received instructions online (Argelagós et al, 2022;Lamb, 2017), face-to-face (Dolničar et al, 2017), and blended (Walton and Hepworth, 2011) methods through one-shot sessions (Liu, 2021), dedicated credit-bearing courses (Argelagós et al, 2022;Dolničar et al, 2017;Lamb, 2017;Stonebraker and Fundator, 2016;Walton and Hepworth 2011), and embedded-curriculum (Adams et al, 2016;Johnson-Grau et al, 2016;Wang, 2011). There was a lack of research that reported curriculum-embedded information literacy instructions in library and information science schools.…”

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“…Because deep learning of information literacy skills is complex, traditional teacher-and lecture-centred pedagogies cannot effectively solve the learning gap (Detlor et al, 2012). A variety of methods have been employed to improve teaching of information literacy skills among university students (e.g., Dolničar et al, 2017) and library staff (e.g., Liu, 2021). Previous studies indicate that constructivist approaches such as inquiry-based learning (IBL) (McKinney, 2014) and problem-based learning (PBL) (Dolničar et al, 2017) are more effective than traditional pedagogical models.…”

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An inquiry-based teaching intervention to embed information literacy instructions into a library and information science curriculum in Bangladesh

Hossain,

Sormunen

2023

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Introduction. This paper describes a novel pedagogical practice and reports its effectiveness in improving library and information science students' information literacy knowledge. In addition, it addresses the association of students’ information and communication technology (ICT) self-efficacy with their information literacy learning. Method. SPSS (version 27) was employed for the statistical analyses of the data. A one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was conducted to examine the differences between the intervention group (n= 35) and the control group (n= 36). Independent samples t-tests were carried out to see the differences between various groups. Pearson’s correlations were conducted to measure relationships among dependent variables. Analysis. SPSS (version 27) was employed for the statistical analyses of the data. A one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was conducted to examine the differences between the intervention group (n= 35) and the control group (n= 36). Independent samples t-tests were carried out to see the differences between various groups. Pearson’s correlations were conducted to measure relationships among dependent variables. Results. Students who attended the novel guided-inquiry based information literacy instructions scored higher in the post-test than those who participated in regular class lectures. In addition, the students in the intervention group learned course subject contents as well as the controls. Students’ ICT self-efficacy did not influence their overall learning of information literacy knowledge. Conclusion. Considering the short duration of the intervention, the learning outcomes in information literacy were satisfactory. We gathered some experiences implementing a novel student-centred pedagogical practice in a developing country to help educators and researchers take such initiatives.

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“…Such a situation requires a differentiated approach during information literacy classes (Valenza et al, 2022). A lot of engineering students lack library research skills essential to be successful in academic study (Liu, 2021).…”

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Library Service in Ensuring the Information Ecology of an Organization: A Case Study of a Research University Library

Kulyk¹

2022

ULNSD

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Objective. Information products and services provided by academic libraries to support the educational process and research are a component of the information ecology of educational institutions, but their list within each academic library depends on the institutional ecology. Therefore, it is useful to study the practical experience of various academic libraries in ensuring the information ecology of research universities. As an example, we consider the successful experience of G. Denysenko Scientific and Technical Library of the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (KPI Library). Methods. A qualitative method of longitudinal research was used to obtain data and analyze the KPI Library information services. A number of primary data sources were used, such as diaries of first-hand reflection, observations, engaged in documenting and developing a narrative about the effectiveness of interaction of students, lecturers, scientists with the information environment. Analytical and review, logical, systematic methods are applied to substantiate the place of library service in information ecology. Results. The experience of KPI Library in ensuring the information ecology of the university was studied. Ways of organizing prompt, effective and safe (ecological) interaction with users and support of internal information products and services are analyzed. It is shown which services (tools and information resources) and areas of activity of the library form the information ecology of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. The role of the library in the formation of information culture and the culture of academic integrity of scientists, teachers and students of the university is shown. Conclusions. The considered example of KPI Library activity confirms that an academic library is directly involved in formation of the information ecology of a research university. A deeper analysis of the value of products and the effectiveness of library services for various members of the academic community as a component of the information ecology of the university may be the subject of further research.

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Information literacy instruction for international graduate engineering students: A case study at University of Windsor

Cited by 11 publications

References 20 publications

Research data management needs assessment for social sciences graduate students: A mixed methods study

Research data management needs assessment for social sciences graduate students: A mixed methods study

An inquiry-based teaching intervention to embed information literacy instructions into a library and information science curriculum in Bangladesh

Library Service in Ensuring the Information Ecology of an Organization: A Case Study of a Research University Library

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