Lafayette College Library

Q: You originally applied for an information literacy grant for Econ 365: Econometric Analysis in 2001. What motivated you to apply for this grant for a course that was already well-developed?

Q: Part of your teaching philosophy is to “work to improve [students] ability to critically evaluate the information [they] receive, assessing both the legitimacy and accuracy of that information.” I’m interested in whether you consider that integral or peripheral to the content that you’re covering?

Q: In HIST 106, Introduction to History, students are expected to learn how professional historians analyze primary sources. Can you tell me about the use of primary sources in your Food Histories section?

Q: I know that for many of your courses, you assign library research as graded homework. Can you tell me why you think it’s important to assign a grade to the student’s library work?

Read unabridged interviews with Lafayette faculty about incorporating information literacy in the classroom.

Information about the Research Practices Survey, a questionnaire designed to assess students' experiences, beliefs, and proficiencies in conducting academic research.

Information literacy grants awarded since 2002

A list of suggestions for faculty about how to design and structure effective research assignments.

Mission and goals for the Library's instruction program.

How to arrange a class session with a librarian.