Contact Simone Horst to schedule library instruction for College Writing.
Email - simone.horst@emu.edu
Phone - 432-4178
Library instruction can significantly improve student performance on research-based assignments. Librarians can provide assignment specific help for students in your classroom or in a computer lab on campus. Instruction can be held as full class period, half class period, or even just drop in sessions. Contact one of our librarians to discuss how an instruction session can help your students.
Contact Us:
Simone Horst (College Writing)
Special Collections Librarian
540.432.4178
Jennifer Ulrich (Graduate, Seminary, ADCP Liaison and other classes)
Technical Services Librarian
540.432.4173
Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” American Library Association. (1989). Presidential Committee on Information Literacy. Final Report.
To learn more about information literacy:
Librarians are your partners in creating effective resource-based assignments. We can work with faculty to develop assignments that lead students through the research process and develop information literacy skills. Librarians can review assignments to ensure required resources are available to students.
To learn more about creating effective resource-based assignments, see the following: