and approved by instruction faculty 3/1/2004 )
of the following document is to provide faculty members of the information
literacy team with specific information on how they are expected to perform,
and on how they will be evaluated as team members.
literacy team members will have specific goals, responsibilities and/or assignments
related to instruction. For each instruction session, information literacy
team members will provide high quality instruction in accordance with the
the mission and goals of the Information Literacy program. Each team member
may have performance expectations in one or more of the following services:
English 2010/FYE Instruction
members will be assigned a
number of English 2010/FYE instruction sessions each semester. Faculty
and staff that have been assigned 2010/FYE instruction are expected to do
instruction sessions as assigned. If they can't provide a scheduled session,
it is her/his responsibility to find an appropriate replacement, or to reschedule
the session, according to
Course Integrated and Other Instruction
also include new general instruction sessions that are needed as new resources
and Staff that have been assigned instruction are expected to do instruction
sessions as assigned. If they can't, it is their responsibility to find
an appropriate replacement, or to reschedule the session. It is expected
that all sessions scheduled in the library will be scheduled using the
Classrooms Scheduling Form
are expected to deliver high quality instruction. Curriculum development
is the responsibility of the instructor, with input from the library faculty.
Faculty accepting teaching assignments are expected to complete all aspects
of their teaching assignments as scheduled. Changes in the formal, for credit
teaching schedule will be addressed if personnel are available, according
to Library Mission and planning
assumptions and priorities.
KNOWLEDGE OF ROLE:
will have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the following to effectively
meet their instruction responsibilities:
Role as a Member of the WSU Faculty or Staff:
are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of their role as a member
of the Weber State University Library faculty or staff and fulfill the responsibilities
of their position in a professional manner.
Instruction Theory and Practice:
are expected to have, or to acquire, an understanding of current instruction
issues, theories, practices appropriate for information literacy instruction
in an academic library, and for their level of involvement in instruction.
PARTICIPATION ON THE INFORMATION LITERACY TEAM:
literacy team members are expected to demonstrate their commitment to and
participation in the information literacy program by:
Understanding, supporting and being able to articulate to others the
mission, guiding principles and goals of the library and information literacy
Serving as an advocate for the library and the information literacy program
by displaying an attitude that demonstrates a strong commitment to information
Completing their instruction goals/responsibilities and consistently providing
high quality instruction.
Attending continuing education and training sessions and using the training
to improve their skills as instructors.
Actively participating on the information literacy team by:
- Keeping informed on information literacy issues
- Being familiar with, and participating in the
continual improvement of information literacy instruction:
- Regularly attending and contributing to information
literacy team meetings.
- Serving on information literacy team subcommittees,
- Assisting new team members.
- Providing advice and counsel to those seeking
library employment or careers in librarianship
- Scheduling each instruction session and assisting
with current procedures so accurate data is collected.
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT/PROBLEM SOLVING:
and further develop information literacy programs, team members are expected
Continually improve teaching and student learning through ongoing assessment
For- Credit Teaching
faculty teaching for-credit courses are expected to continually improve
their teaching and student learning by assessing student learning and
student satisfaction with course work. Faculty are expected to enable
students with the opportunity to submit end of course evaluations for
each section of each course taught.
are expected to carefully review and evaluate their teaching materials.
Faculty are encouraged to develop a teaching portfolio/supplemental file
with several examples of excellent teaching materials for tenure and promotion
review. See WSU PPM 8:11
are expected to share examples of teaching improvements and updates each
year in their Faculty Activity Record (FAR).
English 2010 and FYE
that provide 2010/FYE instruction are expected to make suggestions to
improve the core curriculum or curricular objectives as they arise. English
2010 and FYE instruction will be assessed annually by the Instructional
Services Librarian with input from the information literacy team, the
English 2010 and FYE faculty and students.
Course Integrated and Other General Instruction
and staff are expected to develop clearly defined objectives for student
learning and/or intended learning outcomes for every scheduled teaching
situation. Instructors are expected to assess student learning to improve
Make recommendations for improving instruction by providing the Instructional
Services Librarian with suggestions for new curricula, techniques, or materials
Make recommendations for improving classroom and other teaching situations
by providing the Instructional Services Librarian with suggestions for new
equipment, materials, hardware, software, etc.
Be collegial, consultative and supportive - consult and respect others and
function as a team member. Attempt to understand the demands made on colleagues
and, when possible, help to meet those demands.
Assist in the training of new and other members of the Team by:
- Sharing training and instruction materials
- Inviting others to observe instruction sessions
- Informing others about new resources and training
TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
their many responsibilities, information literacy team members are expected
to demonstrate a positive work ethic and employ excellent time management
- Be able to prioritize responsibilities and activities.
- Meet scheduled deadlines and commitments.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
are our most important clientele. Effective communication with students,
before, during and after instruction is critical to our success.
teaching for credit courses will clearly identify (in their Web syllabus
and on/near their office door) their office hours and/or other information
to enable students to easily contact them.
can benefit greatly from consulting among themselves on instruction issues
and practice. Information literacy team members are expected to demonstrate
effective interpersonal and communication skills in working with colleagues.
of the information literacy team need to understand the needs of, and be
able to communicate effectively with library faculty and other faculty.
With the WSU Community (Staff, Administrators, Alumni and Community Members):
of the team need to understand the needs of, and be able to communicate
effectively about library and information literacy to the wider community.
With Instructional Services Librarian:
out their responsibilities, team members will be able to communicate effectively
with the Instructional Services Librarian. Members will work together to
identify problems and create solutions.
The services and instruction
provided by the information literacy team members are evaluated by the University
Librarian in consultation with the Instructional Services Librarian using
the criteria detailed in the above link.