- ORIENTATION TOURS
- Tours
of the science libraries are scheduled for the beginning of each
semester, and individual tours can be arranged by appointment.
An online
tour of the Kline Science Library, and of Orbis, the online catalog, (html, PowerPoint, flickr) , are now available.
- WORKSHOPS
- Learning
in the Science Libraries Series is a series
of introductions to library resources. Generally offered at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters.
- TUTORIALS
- Self-paced online Information Literacy Tutorial to introduce strategic approaches to gathering and critically evaluating information and the concepts that will help students become careful consumers and uses of information.
Tool and subject specific tutorials at our tutorials page.
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- INSTRUCTION & CONSULTATION
- The science libraries offer library-based and classroom instruction
upon demand for groups of faculty, staff, and students. Individual
instruction is offered on-site by library staff members between
8:30am - 4:00pm on most weekdays.
Course Support Referral Information - "to facilitate collaboration among the various course support service providers across campus"
For additional information contact:
Joe Murphy, General Science/Physics Librarian & User Education Coordinator
(203) 432-9519
joseph.murphy@yale.edu
Enhancements to education through library collaboration
The proliferation of new information technologies and databases
in the last decade now requires that all information users attend
update sessions on both available tools and new perspectives in
information gathering.
The assimilation of more focused critical thinking skills and
the development of new information gathering methodologies are
required in order to filter the most specific types of data from
amongst the plethora of data available in print and from the Internet.
The library can collaborate with teachers to develop better
curriculum design which incorporates the latest in technological
breakthroughs including timeless, self-paced, platform independent
hypertext and evaluation software.
The library can collaborate with information seekers to develop
programmatic instruction that outlines both
- specific information sources related to a topic, and
- strategic approaches to information
- types of information,
- patterns of citation analysis,
- impact factor analysis,
- capabilities and relevance of various personal storage
and retrieval software packages.
An outline of expectations and measurable outcomes is found within the
Information Literacy Standards for Science and Engineering/Technology created by the
ALA/ACRL/STS Task Force on Information Literacy for Science and Technology.
Examples of advanced considerations include:
1. Critical thinking and selection of resources
- Filtering the large number of resources,
- Types of resources (news, peer-reviewed, grey literature, reference
data, equipment/supplies),
Scholarly level required (popular/basic vs. in-depth advanced
and comprehensive),
- Scope of coverage (scientific/legal/interdisciplinary),
- Techniques and interfaces (possibilities: autoalerts, e-mail
results, seamless fulltext access),
- Advanced navigation techniques (Web of Science: citation links
and Related Records)
2. Navigating peer-reviewed literature AND surfing the Web
- Scope, coverage, and limitations of search engines (multiple engines
required),
- Web search engine analysis (Yahoo vs. Hotbot, inference Oingo)
(browse vs.data mine),
- Critical analysis of information items,
- Advanced navigation techniques (Web of Science: citation links
and Related Records),
- Integrated media and instructional technology (e-discussion
groups),
- Document formatting options and choices (HTML, PDF, XML)
3. Knowledge Management tools
- RefWorks -
bibliographic database (allows for Orbis downloads),
- EndNote/Procite/Reference Manager - bibliographic databases,
- Chemical drawing/naming tools,
- CLASSES online course support and electronic Reserves,
- Local database development - designing local files and
databases,
- USI/JCR - evaluating journals and departments
Our Learning Objectives include:
- Clearly defining a specific information need.
- Understanding the processes within information seeking.
- Familiarity with the patterns and trends in scholarly communication.
- Experience selecting and using general and discipline-specific
tools.
- Ability to perform critical evaluations of information and
information tools (example
DHMO spoof site).
The Science Libraries also maintain a Faculty
Recommended Reading Page and display area (in the Kline Science
Library) for an alternative introduction to seminal concepts in
science.
For more information
contact the appropriate library staff.
Instructors at Yale University can apply for grants to support teaching
innovation.
-
Teaching and Learning Collaborative -- a pilot program sponsored by a grant from the Davis Educational Foundation*
to explore new ways to connect Yale faculty to the course support services they need across campus. Through the program,
faculty meet with Course Support consultants who can assist in the planning, creation, organization, and assessment of
courses designed around the 2003 Yale College curriculum reforms that aim to enhance undergraduate language, writing,
quantitative reasoning, and research skills.
- The
Instructional Innovation Grants (IIG) Program --
serves to inform instructors of available funding opportunities,
and assist with the application submission and review process. This web site contains up-to-date information describing
these sources of funding, and instructions on how to effectively pursue these opportunities.
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