Embedding Information Literacy at Seattle Central College
Academic libraries deliver vital instruction on information literacy to their students and faculty. At Seattle Central College (SCC) Library, the information literacy program covers all academic disciplines but targets introductory courses to better advocate the value of information literacy. Our project aims to expand the information literacy program at Seattle Central College by embedding ourselves as librarians in a popular course titled Multicultural Communications (CMST 205). Taught by Professor Marian Lyles, this course has been known by students to demand mature research skills. Our Information Literacy Embedding Program enhances the syllabus and curriculum of the class by integrating tailored instruction for the cumulative research assignment. Very much hands-on and collaborative, the work of our project allowed us to develop information literacy instruction designed specifically for this course and its students. By targeting a particular class, this embedded librarian model will
demonstrate the positive impact of integrating information literacy programs at Seattle Central College.
Mario MacĂas
MLIS
Li Zhou
MLIS