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Nursing Curriculum Syllabi Study to Map Information Literacy Student
OutcomesLinda Neyer, Health Sciences/Science
LibrarianBloomsburg Universitylneyer@bloomu.edu
Curriculum mapping
Hypothetical biology map
PurposesOTo assess Health Science Librarian’s
information literacy instruction of nursing students
OTo evaluate information literacy student outcomes in the nursing curriculum
VanScoy A. & Oakleaf MJ. (2008). Evidence vs. anecdote: Using syllabi to plan curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction. College & Research Libraries 69(6): 566-575.
OverviewO25 courses, content, and
assignments examinedOIdentified both information literacy
and communication (written/oral) SLOs
OBased on assignments, implicit and explicit information literacy outcomes identified
OSyllabi Matrix: http://bit.ly/WtwMcK
Standards
Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
OEssential III: Scholarship for Evidence-based Practice“Baccaulareate education provides a basic understanding of how evidence is developed, including the research process, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preference as applied to practice…”
Summary of Outcomes
ConclusionsOInformation research outcomes
embedded throughout nursing curriculum
OStudents not developing confidence or fluency in information research
OStarting point for additional collaboration between the Nursing Department and the Health Sciences Librarian
RecommendationsOCollaboration between Nursing and
librarian to implement educational strategies promoting info lit
O Identify courses appropriate for information literacy general education ‘points’
OAssess assignments related to Oral Communication and Presentations to facilitate critical thinking outcomes
Changes to my practice:
OChanges to Univ Sem for nursing students
OChange in timing for Prof Nsg instruction
OMet with senior students in Adult Health 2
OSLL embedding – optimal 6th – 12th weeks
Questions/Comments?