Library | Brooklyn Campus

Mission Statement

The teaching and assessment of Information Literacy Skills

To assist faculty in creating and assessing research projects that utilize Information Literacy Skills and the library's resources

To assist students in realizing their full academic potential

Library Instruction For Classes

Information Literacy and library skills sessions can be scheduled by any faculty member

Sessions are, generally, conducted during the class's regular meeting time

Are tailored to the students' needs based on a consultation with the Library Instruction Coordinator

Library Instruction For Small Groups and Individuals

Can be scheduled during club hour or anytime the library's instructional center is otherwise free
Small groups may range from 4 to 10 students working individually or on a collaborative project
Individuals may request special tutorial sessions with the Library Instruction Coordinator
Additional Library Instruction Services
Research assignment consultation
Information Literacy Testing
Off-site training sessions
Library Tours and Scavenger Hunts
For More Information Contact
Brook Stowe, Coordinator of Library Instruction
Phone (718) 488-1036
Email: Brook.Stowe@liu.edu
In Person: LLC 307C

An Information Literate Person Can...
Analyze an assignment and determine the information needs of that assignment
Design a strategy for locating and retrieving that information using the available resources
Execute that strategy in an efficient manner
Select appropriate information based on
RELEVANCE
§ Does the information answer a specific question(s) posed by the research project?
AUTHORITY
§ Is the information from a credible source
VERACITY
§ Can this information be verified by additional sources?
Utilize the information to meet the requirements of the assignment or satisfy the interest in a topic
Document the research process in a manner that is accessible to others

Created by R.Nelson 8/03
Updated by I.Wang 9/08