Teaching Information Literacy Using a Train-the-Trainer Model with Biology Lab Instructors

Authors

Valerie E. Perry, University of KentuckyFollow
Patricia J. Hartman, University of KentuckyFollow
Jason Keinsley, University of KentuckyFollow
Meghan Moran, University of KentuckyFollow
Renae Newhouse, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

In Spring 2013, we collaborated with the Biology Department course coordinator at University of Kentucky to create, teach, and assess course-integrated information literacy sessions for 17 Biology Lab sections, reaching 462 students once a week for two weeks (thus 34 sessions reaching 934 attendees). We also experimented with the “train-the-trainer” model by providing an introductory session to TAs, then alternating one librarian-led section with one TA-led section. We taught in a Macbook lab, using Powerpoint presentations mixed with active instruction and tools such as PollEverywhere and Course Guides. We assessed the information literacy concepts learned using a simple Google Docs survey.

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-16-2013

Notes/Citation Information

Presented at the 2013 Kentucky Innovations Conference in Lexington, KY on May 16, 2013.

Repository Citation

Perry, Valerie E.; Hartman, Patricia J.; Keinsley, Jason; Moran, Meghan; and Newhouse, Renae, "Teaching Information Literacy Using a Train-the-Trainer Model with Biology Lab Instructors" (2013). Library Presentations. 59.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/libraries_present/59