Information Literacy Instruction Assessment and Improvement through Evidence Based Practice: A Mixed Method Study

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  • Diana K. Wakimoto California State University, East Bay

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18438/B80616

Keywords:

academic librarianship, information literacy, assessment

Abstract

Objective— This study explored first-year students’ learning and satisfaction in a required information literacy course. The study asked how students understand connections between themselves and information literacy in terms of power, society, and personal relevance to assess if students’ understanding of information literacy increased after taking the course. Student satisfaction with the course also was measured.

Methods—The study used pre- and post tests and focus group session transcripts which were coded and analyzed to determine student learning and satisfaction during the regular 2008-2009 academic year at California State University, East Bay.

Results— Many students entered the course without any concept of information literacy; however, after taking the course they found information literacy to be personally relevant and were able to articulate connections among information, power, and society. The majority of students were satisfied with the course. The results from analyzing the pre- and post-tests were supported by the findings from the focus group sessions.

Conclusion— The results of this study are supported by other studies that show the importance of personal relevancy to student learning. In order to fully assess information literacy instruction and student learning, librarians should consider incorporating ways of assessing student learning beyond testing content knowledge and levels of competency.

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Author Biography

Diana K. Wakimoto, California State University, East Bay

Senior Assistant Librarian

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Published

2010-03-17

How to Cite

Wakimoto, D. K. (2010). Information Literacy Instruction Assessment and Improvement through Evidence Based Practice: A Mixed Method Study. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 5(1), 82–92. https://doi.org/10.18438/B80616

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Research Articles