This survey pool was predetermined because of the faculty involved in the FLC. As a result 60 percent of those surveyed were either juniors or seniors with more extensive research experience. A total of 45 percent had written at least 15 papers since they started at Miami. Many other projects that have been cited in the literature focus more on the first year experience.
While there are similar studies ([7] Ivanitskaya et al. , 2004; [14] Taylor and Atwong, 2008; [13] Oakleaf, 2009) surveying research practices and information literacy skills of students, the Miami University study is distinctive in that it reports on collaboration with faculty and makes use of their perceptions of students in their courses. Miami University is fortunate to have a FLC that focuses on exploring information literacy collaboratively. The structure of the community allowed for good discussions among faculty and librarians, which led to better understanding of each others' perspectives. Too often faculty and librarians do not have enough opportunities to discuss issues that they have in common. The FLC is open to all faculty and librarians across the campus. As a result, our community was made up of people from many different disciplines. This study does not report just on a specific class or even a specific discipline, but instead reports on the experiences of students across several different disciplines. This project has stretched beyond the one-year time limit of the FLC and has given a start to individual long-lasting collaborations. Many of the faculty and librarians are still working together on improving the information literacy skills of students.
The survey that was created by the FLC members is distinctive in that it was dictated by faculty expectations in addition to what librarians wanted to know about students. Self-assessment surveys have primarily been created by librarians to assess students' information literacy skills ([14] Taylor and Atwong, 2008; [13] Oakleaf, 2009). A surprising number of the questions generated by the faculty expressed similar concerns that librarians often have. It was useful to know that we are working towards the same goals. Both faculty and librarians are concerned that students understand how to find and evaluate information properly and that they can transfer these skills to all aspects of their lives.
The chance to collaborate was a fruitful experience for both librarians and faculty. It was a good opportunity for librarians to learn what information literacy skills faculty members expect their students to have. Similarly, this partnership helped faculty to understand better how their students perceive information literacy and the challenges librarians encounter when teaching these skills. Our faculty became more receptive to changing researching assignments and involving librarians in the process as a result of this effort. Librarians at other institutions should consider taking advantage of opportunities to work with faculty to create similar kinds of research projects. Although it is not always possible to work with faculty in a formal venue, there are often other ways to reach out to instructors. Librarians may consider starting with their liaison areas to gauge interest in collaborative projects. Potential advocates for collaborative projects are the centers for learning and teaching that are common at many universities. Librarians may be surprised by how receptive faculty can be. Although they do not always call it information literacy, instructors are just as concerned as librarians about the research skills of their students.
This survey pool was predetermined because of the faculty involved in the FLC. As a result 60 percent of those surveyed were either juniors or seniors with more extensive research experience. A total of 45 percent had written at least 15 papers since they started at Miami. Many other projects that have been cited in the literature focus more on the first year experience.
While there are similar studies ([7] Ivanitskaya et al. , 2004; [14] Taylor and Atwong, 2008; [13] Oakleaf, 2009) surveying research practices and information literacy skills of students, the Miami University study is distinctive in that it reports on collaboration with faculty and makes use of their perceptions of students in their courses. Miami University is fortunate to have a FLC that focuses on exploring information literacy collaboratively. The structure of the community allowed for good discussions among faculty and librarians, which led to better understanding of each others' perspectives. Too often faculty and librarians do not have enough opportunities to discuss issues that they have in common. The FLC is open to all faculty and librarians across the campus. As a result, our community was made up of people from many different disciplines. This study does not report just on a specific class or even a specific discipline, but instead reports on the experiences of students across several different disciplines. This project has stretched beyond the one-year time limit of the FLC and has given a start to individual long-lasting collaborations. Many of the faculty and librarians are still working together on improving the information literacy skills of students.
The survey that was created by the FLC members is distinctive in that it was dictated by faculty expectations in addition to what librarians wanted to know about students. Self-assessment surveys have primarily been created by librarians to assess students' information literacy skills ([14] Taylor and Atwong, 2008; [13] Oakleaf, 2009). A surprising number of the questions generated by the faculty expressed similar concerns that librarians often have. It was useful to know that we are working towards the same goals. Both faculty and librarians are concerned that students understand how to find and evaluate information properly and that they can transfer these skills to all aspects of their lives.
The chance to collaborate was a fruitful experience for both librarians and faculty. It was a good opportunity for librarians to learn what information literacy skills faculty members expect their students to have. Similarly, this partnership helped faculty to understand better how their students perceive information literacy and the challenges librarians encounter when teaching these skills. Our faculty became more receptive to changing researching assignments and involving librarians in the process as a result of this effort. Librarians at other institutions should consider taking advantage of opportunities to work with faculty to create similar kinds of research projects. Although it is not always possible to work with faculty in a formal venue, there are often other ways to reach out to instructors. Librarians may consider starting with their liaison areas to gauge interest in collaborative projects. Potential advocates for collaborative projects are the centers for learning and teaching that are common at many universities. Librarians may be surprised by how receptive faculty can be. Although they do not always call it information literacy, instructors are just as concerned as librarians about the research skills of their students.
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