NWACC Library Instruction Program Teaching information literacy skills for academic success and lifelong learning

“Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use information.” NWACC College Catalog NWACC College Catalog, p. 58 NWACC faculty identified information literacy as one of eight primary student learning outcomes for general education.

NWACC Library Instruction Program at a Glance FY14 2,127 Library instruction class session attendance ( 135 sessions) 67 Open information literacy workshops attendance ( 12 workshops) 33 Professional development workshop attendance ( 3 PD Workshops) FY08-FY14 11,169 Library instruction class session attendance ( 713 sessions) 265 Open information literacy workshops attendance ( 31 workshops) 599* Professional development workshop attendance ( 52 PD Workshops) *These numbers declined after library professional development was eliminated from the mandatory new employee orientation process.

From FY08 to FY14, the number of library instruction sessions rose 145%.

From FY08 to FY14, the attendance at library instruction sessions grew 116%.

In FY12, the instruction program expanded to NWACC satellite campuses. In FY13, the Library began offering customized online instruction recordings.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Question: What is your status?

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Question: Have you received Library Instruction since you started taking classes at NWACC?

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Likert Rating: Today's instruction will help with my assignment(s) for this class.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Likert Rating: This instruction will help me do research for other classes.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Likert Rating: The class covered an acceptable amount of material for the time allotted.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Likert Rating: The class contained information that was new to me.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Likert Rating: The instruction was organized and logical.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Likert Rating: The Library Lab was a good learning environment.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Likert Rating: After this class I feel more confident using library resources.

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Open-ended Prompt: Tell us one thing you learned from this class. Sample Student Responses: “How to find more information on MLA style and citations, and finding the best sources for research.” “How to research things from here at the school or at home” “Learned to use the research databases more effectively, and how to save them and the sources to myself.” “i can use more than just google” “I didn't know about the research guides. That will definitely come in handy.” “I learned an easier and simpler way to gather information on a topic.” “I learned that even tho we don't have classes at the main campus, we can still check out books and have them waiting for us at the WCC campus” “I learned to narrow search results effectively.”

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Open-ended Prompt: Tell us one thing that still needs clarification. Sample Student Responses: “Are all sources credible?” “All of my questions are answered (or can easily be answered now that I know where to ask).” “Can you use these databases on home computer? “Everything was clear and if I have other questions I will chat.” “how to be more specific in researching key words” “How to order a book from another library” “I have a hard time deciding which database to use for different research assignments.” “I need to learn how to narrow down information.”

FY14 Class Instruction Student Feedback Survey (460 responses/ 22% response rate) Open-ended Prompt: Additional comments or suggestions Sample Student Responses: “Great learning experience. I'm not as afraid of the library as I was before” “I thought this session was a wonderful and reliable source for help on my research project.” “Instructor was concise, encouraged class participation. Made learning easy.” “My one comment is that this class should be a mandatory class for any beginning student at nwacc.” “Please add a Library Button to the NWACC homepage.” “Please let new student know about how to use NWACC library” “its great to have this in our school website and having librarians that actually take time in putting up all of these sources that will definitely help us in completing our papers.” “Thank you so much!!! This is golden!!”

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Respondent demographics

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings The content was presented in a professional manner.

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings The presentation engaged my students in the learning process.

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings The content addressed my learning objectives.

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings The content prepared my students for further research using library resources.

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings The content prepared my students for a specific course assignment(s).

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings After library instruction, my students seemed more confident using the library.

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings Library instruction improves the quality of my students' work/assignments.

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Likert Ratings I would recommend NWACC library instruction to my colleagues.

FY14 Class Instruction Faculty Feedback Survey (32 responses) Open-ended Prompt: Additional questions, comments, or suggestions Sample Faculty Responses: "I've always appreciated the help and support given by our College's Librarians, and I regret WCC students do not have better access to such a grand resource.” “…My students reported that he did a great job and was really very helpful to them. Their response to the session was entirely positive!” “…Each semester the students enjoy and appreciate the Library Orientation. It is an excellent introduction to them to the World of Books and Data in physical and digital form.” “Students were led through the nuts and bolts of developing resources for a research topic. The presentation was informative, engaging and personable.” “Thank you for coming out to the JFC for an evening class!” “…She engaged the class and got most of them talking and thinking. A number have since mentioned they wish they had that instruction when they first started here.”