Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDT 516 - Reference and Research for Digital Age Teaching, Learning and Libraries


The modern library is a rich hub of information sources, and librarians need excellent skill to promote inquiry, inclusiveness and collaboration with students and educators.  This course will provide an overview of the field of reference and research instruction in order to prepare graduate students to work with students in grades PK-12.  Graduate students will critically evaluate the most important print and electronic resources, and reference interview, bibliographic instruction, and readers’ advisory.  In addition, students will practice their leadership skills with reference and research as they seek to promote the library as a learning commons, and information literacy as essential to teaching and learning in the digital age.

Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 515 or permission

Credits: 3