Library Class and Subject Guides: Information Literacy Toolkit: Use Information for Academic Success

Competency One

	Introductory	Intermediate	Advanced
1.a	Identify various forms of study, physical information sources, and technology use	Choose among various forms of study, physical information sources, and technology use in the library	Propose improvements to library services in terms of studying, access to physical information sources, and using technology in the library

Using Textbook Reserves
Step–by–Step Instructions: These instructions will help you find textbook course reserves and answer some frequently asked questions about the program.
Searching for Books in Memorial Library
Video: Books are an important resource for any project. This tutorial will help you use the Library's website to search for books, access ebooks, and explain the information on the website.
Finding Books in Memorial Library: Step 2
Video: Locate and check out books from Memorial Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato using the call number and location information from the previous video.
Renew Books Instructions
Step–by–Step Instructions: These instructions will walk users through how to renew books.
Sending Library Items to You
Video: This tutorial describes how distance students can request and access library materials from Memorial Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

	Introductory	Intermediate	Advanced
1.b	Match information needs to information types	Match information needs to information types in the discipline	Adapt to emerging information processes and formats in a particular discipline

An Overview of Articles
Video: This video introduces students to what an article is and where it’s found, also the different types of articles available for research.

	Introductory	Intermediate	Advanced
1.c	Identify challenges (finding "perfect source," fake news, confirmation bias) when interacting with information	Apply strategies to resolve or minimize information challenges	Demonstrate persistence, adaptability, and reflection while interacting with information

Reading Scholarly Articles
Video: This video discusses why scholarly articles are so difficult to read and provides students with tips for to approach reading scholarly articles.
Supporting your Topic with Scholarly Sources
Video: This tutorial is designed to help students deal with difficult and specific research. Namely, we will be looking at how to work those specific articles into a basic research project, even when the article doesn’t entirely match your topic.
Text Instructions - Reading Scholarly Articles
Step–by–Step Instructions: These instructions will help readers approach difficult-to-read articles

Developing Your Research Question
Activity or Assignment: Includes a "How do I create research questions" worksheet and instructions for a small group discussion

Beyond Fake News: Identifying Problems within Evolving Information Technologies Online
Interactive DIY Tutorial: This tutorial collection will help you gain an understanding of the complexity of "fake news." Each module will help you understand problems related to fake news and other types of misinformation.
Confirmation Bias Tutorial 2.0
Interactive DIY Tutorial: A shorter version of our other tutorial with coffee assignment included!

	Introductory	Intermediate	Advanced
1.d	Identify various sources of research help (e.g. library and classroom faculty, library staff, peers, class & subject guides)	Use various sources of research help (e.g. library and classroom faculty, library staff, peers, class & subject guides, etc.)	Use various sources of research expertise (subject experts, subject librarians, etc.)

Navigating Library Class and Subject Guides
Interactive DIY Tutorial: This tutorial will show you where to find library course and subject guides.
Navigating to the English Composition Library Guide
Interactive DIY Tutorial: This tutorial will show you how to get to the library guide made explicitly for English Composition.
Finding Articles by Topic
Interactive DIY Tutorial: This tutorial will walk you through searching for articles at MSU.