Grace Library is dedicated to supporting student success through the development of dispositions and knowledge practices that comprise information literacy. The Association of College & Research Libraries defines information literacy as:
"...the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning."
To achieve this goal, members of the Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning staff can work with faculty to provide library instruction and information literacy programs and services tailored to the individual needs of students, faculty, and staff.
To learn more about our Information Literacy & Instruction policy, please visit this page.
Library instruction is based on the following principles:
A suite of pre-made Niche Academy tutorials focusing on Information Literacy and Library Instruction are available for instructors to build into their curriculum, as needed. Custom-made tutorials and content can also be created. Current available tutorials include:
Librarians are available to consult with faculty and instructors as they develop research-based assignments or assessments. Contact Richard Brzustowicz (rrbrzustowicz@carlow.edu) to start the conversation or schedule a Preliminary Library Instruction Discussion session with Richard.