Syllabus

=Introduction to the Normal West High School Library= === Course Description: This course will focus on introducing students to the Normal West high school library and its resources. Students will become familiar with the library layout and website, and study available resources and research methods to help them understand how to use the library and its Internet resources. ===

Course Outline:
Topic 1: Introduction to the Normal West Library
 * Students will work collaboratively with their group members to complete a Library Scavenger Hunt in order for them to become familiar with the library layout and organization, library website and the online card catalog.
 * Students will view a lecturette about participating in the Abraham Lincoln Promotional Reading Program.

Topic 2: Information Literacy - Part I
 * Students will reflect upon their information seeking skills in the Discussion page of the Wiki and respond to two of their peers.
 * Students will view an Information Literacy Glog and summarize what information literacy is and how it applies to them in a Yodio podcast.

Topic 3: Information Literacy - Part 2
 * Students will use the library research form to help them formulate a research strategy about a selected topic.
 * Students will individually evaluate websites for accuracy, validity, and appropriateness for needs.