We Want To Help You
Librarians
Head of Reference & Instruction
Portland/Gorham
Head of LAC Library
Lewiston
Reference & Instruction
Lewiston
Reference & Instruction
Portland
Reference & Instruction
Gorham
Reference & Instruction
Portland
Instructional Techologist
Portland
Other librarians and staff members also help teach depending upon demand.
The Instructional Services Program
"Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information," (ACRL).
This ability lies at the heart of student success and touches upon many other areas within any university. We invite you to explore this site and urge faculty members schedule instruction for their classes.
- Our Vision, Mission, & Values
- What Is Information Literacy? (ACRL)
- Program Overview
- Detailed Plan (Google Docs)
- Learning Goals & Objectives
- Library Instruction Evaluation Form
- Services for Non-USM Groups
- Information Literacy Outcomes with Ideas for Active Learning & Assessment (University of Arizona Libraries)
Assessment
Assessment is a big part of any instruction conducted by USM Libraries. After all, we want to continually improve the efffectiveness of the instruction we provide. We ask all students to take this quick survey following every instructional session provided by the library. Thank you.
Trends
According to the new OCLC report entitled Perceptions of Libraries, 2010: Context and Community "84% of total respondents begin their search for information using a search engine; no respondents begin at the library Web site."
In reply to the question, "Why don't you use the library Web site" respondents answered:
- I didn't know it existed. 39%
- I prefer to use the library in person. 28%
- I don't have a library card. 10%
- Other Web sites have a better information. 10%
The survey included all types of libraries, with ample representation by public libraries.
Student Presentations
Other Services
While most of our instructional services are geared to serve the needs of USM students and faculty, USM Libraries welcome any opportunity to work with area high schools, Upward Bound and various groups to provide tours and more on an as-needed basis.
Library tours or specialized instruction may be scheduled 2 weeks in advance at bgrubb@usm.maine.edu or 1-207-780-4672.
Tours include all seven floors of Glickman Library on the Portland campus, including a brief glimpse of Osher Map Library and Special Collections depended on staff availability. Groups will be advised on Circulation policies, photocopying, community and USM user computer use and printing, collection locations and how to find books by call number. The average length of tours is 30 minutes.
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