PDA Event: CARLI Undergraduate Research Webinar Series - Day 4

10:00 a.m. CST: From Rookie to Researcher: Integrating Information Literacy into Undergraduate Research / presented by Larissa Garcia, Dee Anna Phares, & Kimberly Shotick, Northern Illinois University Libraries

11:00 a.m. CST: Building Relationships on Campus to Support Undergraduate Research / presented by Jason Kruse, Northwestern University Libraries

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From Rookie to Researcher: Integrating Information Literacy into Undergraduate Research

This presentation will describe the library’s collaboration with the university’s office of undergraduate research (OSEEL) and efforts to incorporate information literacy into its Research Rookies program. What began as an optional section of the library’s credit course that drew only a few students, evolved into a series of sessions for the entire program, and, ultimately, a required Blackboard course with assignments. Additionally, librarians successfully advocated for integrating information literacy criteria into the Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day, the office’s spotlight annual event. Presenters will share assessment data and helpful tips for librarians seeking to develop partnerships with undergraduate research offices.

Larissa Garcia is an Associate Professor and the Information Literacy Librarian at Northern Illinois University Libraries. She serves as the subject specialist for the School of Art and Design, nutrition, and the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. Her research interests include using the Framework for Information Literacy in instruction and innovations in faculty collaboration.

Kimberly Shotick is an Assistant Professor at Northern Illinois University Libraries. Her scholarship interests are in outreach, Universal Design for Learning, information literacy, student success, change management, Wikipedia, new media, and copyright.
 

Dee Anna Phares is an Assistant Professor and Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian at Northern Illinois University Libraries. She is the subject specialist for the Departments of Psychology, Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and she serves as the Curator of the Juvenile Collection. Her scholarly interests are focused on accessibility and inclusion, with specific emphasis on Open Educational Resources and promoting diversity and equity within undergraduate research.

Building Relationships on Campus to Support Undergraduate Research

In this presentation, learn about how Northwestern University Libraries have developed long-time partnerships with programs that offer and support undergraduate research opportunities. Through these relationships, the Libraries have been able to promote and integrate their expertise, resources, and services into these student experiences, and be part of more robust support for undergraduate research across campus. The presentation will highlight the work to build awareness and understanding of the role libraries can play, successes and failures, programming and promotional opportunities, and the benefits to the students, the libraries, and campus partners. 

Jason Kruse is the Undergraduate Engagement Librarian & Sociology Librarian at Northwestern University Libraries. Jason strives to provide a positive library experience for all students, as well as increase awareness and improve understanding of library services, resources and staff. Collaborative efforts being key, he works to build sustainable relationships with departments across campus that facilitate the cross-promotion of services and the development shared programming for students.