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On-going faculty development is vital to the success of the Information Literacy Project@PhilaU. Facility and confidence in the use of available resources and electronic tools for teaching is necessary to help foster information literacy in our students. The staff of Gutman Library promotes a "train the trainer" approach.
Assignment design is another integral aspect of the IL initiative. In their roles as information consultants to the various schools, the Gutman librarians regularly offer assistance to faculty with assignment design. Dolores Pfeuffer-Scherer, Interim Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, is also involved with helping faculty design clear, effective assignments. Finally, the staff of the Learning and Advising Center, as teaching and learning specialists, can provide expert help with assignment design.
To schedule a session, please contact the designated
person.
Small groups are encouraged, although sessions for individuals will also be
conducted.
Customized sessions not listed here can also be devised.
| Katie Gindlesparger - Director, Writing Program | GindlespargerK@PhilaU.edu | x2609 |
| Karen Albert - Liaison to Science & Health | AlbertK@PhilaU.edu | x2847 |
| Stan Gorski - Liaison to Graduate Programs | GorskiS@PhilaU.edu | x2581 |
| Barbara Lowry - Liaison to Business and to Engineering Programs | LowryB@PhilaU.edu | x2842 |
| Brynne Norton - Liaison to Architecture and to Design Programs | NortonB@PhilaU.edu | x2580 |
| Jordana Shane - Liaison to Liberal Arts & Continuing Studies | ShaneJ@PhilaU.edu | x2629 |
Introduction to Library Resources and Services -
Jordana Shane
 | Navigating the Library Website / Library Services and Policies |
| Online Databases Overview |
| E-Journals & E-Books |
| What's New @Gutman |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Information Literacy - Jordana
Shane
| What is Information Literacy? |
| The Seven Faces of Information Literacy in Higher Education |
| Information Literacy: Beyond the University and Into the Workplace |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Aspects of Assignment Design - Katie Gindlesparger, various faculty workshops have been held on this topic
| Fundamentals of Good Assignment Design |
| Resource-Based Learning |
| Integrating Information Literacy into Your Assignment |
| Assessment: Selecting the Appropriate Measures and Instruments |
| Writing Across the Curriculum |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Information Resources Training Sessions
Architecture - Brynne Norton
| Architecture, Architectural History and Art History Resources
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| Thesis Preparation | ||||||
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Business - Barbara Lowry
| General Business Resources @Gutman |
| Company & Industry Research |
| Fashion Apparel Management Research |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Design - Brynne Norton
| Interior, Industrial, Digital and Graphic Design Resources
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| Thesis Preparation | ||||||
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Fashion - Stan Gorski
| Fashion Design and Designer Resources |
| Apparel Industry Research |
| Costume History |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Science, Health Sciences & Psychology - Karen Albert or Stan Gorski
| Medical, Nursing and Midwifery Resources |
| Full-Text Medical and Science Journals Online |
| Psychological Resources for Research |
| Research Design |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences - Jordana Shane
| Online Databases & E-Journals for General Studies |
| Online Searching Tips / Using Advanced Features of Online Resources |
| Internet for Research & The Deep Web |
| Assignment Design for College Studies |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Textiles: Engineering and Design - Barbara Lowry, Stan Gorski
| Apparel Industry Research |
| Textiles and Materials Science Resources |
| Textile History Resources & Special Collections Materials |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
In addition to the offerings listed here, Academic
Affairs and OIR provide faculty development programs throughout the year,
many of which have a direct relation to various aspects of information
literacy.
Please email Jordana Shane with any
suggestions for faculty development programming you do not see listed here.