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Information Literacy at the Webster University Library
Helping students become more information literate is a university-wide goal, one that the library is helping to achieve. The Library's Instructional and Liaison Services Department (ILSD) works with faculty to integrate instruction in using research resources to promote information literacy in programs offered throughout the Webster curriculum. For more information, see our Information Literacy at the Webster University Library page.
St. Louis campuses
Class visits
To schedule a session, contact the Reference Desk at 314-968-6950. We recommend that faculty contact a librarian when you are putting together your syllabus so that we get you on our schedule early. Advance notice is vital. We require a minimum of one week's notice for any instructional sessions.
For home campus classes, librarians typically give instructional sessions in the eClassroom of the library. This room includes 24 computers used for hands-on instruction. Instruction can also be offered in classrooms equipped with a projector and Internet hookup elsewhere on the main campus or at our St. Louis area campuses.
Support for classes
Librarians provide additional support for classes by advising on assignment design, compiling instructional guides, etc. Please call or e-mail the librarian in your departmental area.
Research consultation
Librarians are available to consult with faculty and students on research projects, class assignments, etc. Appointments are recommended. Please call or e-mail the librarian in your departmental area. Additional research support is available through the library's Faculty Research Service.
Workshops
Workshops are available to interested groups of faculty, students, and staff. Workshops can vary in length, although we recommend 1-2 hours as an optimum duration. Suggested workshop topics include the Internet, online/full-text databases, and searching techniques. We can work with a department or campus group to design the content to meet their needs. We require two weeks notice for scheduling any workshops.
Extended campuses
For the services listed below, please call or e-mail the librarian in your departmental area.
Web conferencing
Instructional sessions broadcast via the Internet to your site.
Support for classes
Support for classes such as advising on assignment design, compiling instructional guides, etc.
Research consultation
Consulting with faculty and students on research projects, class assignments, etc.
Onsite training
Visits to the extended campus for onsite training may be available under special circumstances.
For more information about the services available to the extended campuses, visit the following pages:
Electronic tutorials and resources
Faculty resources
This page links faculty to selected Internet resources which discuss how to integrate technology into the classroom. Included are examples of syllabi, assignments, sites on course design, electronic periodicals on technology in higher education, etc.
Research guides, tutorials, etc.
This section offers a number of instructional materials. Brief modules on various aspects of doing research and using electronic sources are available. Users can choose the areas in which they desire more information and complete the corresponding module at their own pace. These modules can be assigned as homework or recommended to students who need to review certain concepts. Our "Doing Research in..." series covers resources and procedures in various subject areas, such as Business, Education, and Counseling.
Library Skills Video Series
The series offers a number of brief, automated demonstrations that illustrate how to use various features in Library's Web site. Descriptions, running times, equipment requirements, etc. are provided.
Instructional staff
College of Arts and Sciences
Behavioral and Social Sciences (including Counseling and Gerontology)
Kathy Gaynor
314-246-7811
kgaynor@webster.edu
Biological Sciences (including Nurse Anesthesia)
Holly Hubenschmidt
314-246-8673
hollyh@webster.edu
English
Sue Gold
314-246-7812
sgold@webster.edu
History, Politics, & International Relations
Matt Wier
314-246-7806
mwier@webster.edu
International Languages & Cultures
Wendy Schlegel
314-246-7815
schlegelw@webster.edu
Legal Studies
Kathy Gaynor
314-246-7811
kgaynor@webster.edu
Nursing
Holly Hubenschmidt
314-246-8673
hollyh@webster.edu
Philosophy
Wendy Schlegel
314-246-7815
schlegelw@webster.edu
Religious Studies
Jodie Borgerding
314-246-7819
jborgerding80@webster.edu
College of Fine Arts
Art
Sue Gold
314-246-7812
sgold@webster.edu
Music
Allen Hoffman
314-246-7821
ahoffman@webster.edu
Theatre & Dance
Sue Gold
314-246-7812
sgold@webster.edu
School of Business and Technology
Mary Anne Erwin
314-246-7841
maerwin@webster.edu
School of Communications
Jodie Borgerding
314-246-7819
jborgerding80@webster.edu
School of Education
Kathy Gaynor
314-246-7811
kgaynor@webster.edu
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