60 minute orientation sessions will be led by liaison librarians.
PLO 1: Students will understand how to search for appropriate information utilizing the CalArts Library’s resources.
PLO 2: Students will identify keywords and subject headings for discovery of relevant information and utilize a variety of search systems to retrieve information reflective of diverse knowledge types in various formats.
Sessions will cover the following material:
Intro to Critical Studies is led by three faculty members with rotating student groups; each faculty member teaches toward a theme of their choosing. Live instruction will be integrated into one faculty member’s segment during lecture. Asynchronous instruction/Canvas modules can be added as appropriate.
The Reference and Instruction Librarian will work with Special Topics faculty to integrate at least one instructional session into each instructor’s course.
PLO 3: Students will apply evaluation criteria to information sources to assess authority, relevance, purpose, and bias in context, and they will consider their own roles and positionings in scholarly conversations.
PLO 4: Students will critically analyze information sources to determine the appropriate scope of information and type of knowledge necessary for their research needs.
Sessions can cover the following material:
The Reference and Instruction Librarian will work closely with faculty to develop subject-appropriate lessons that center information creation.
PLO 5: Students will synthesize and conceptualize information appropriate for an audience independently and in groups.
PLO 6: Students will contribute to the information landscape by exploring ideas and articulating their research topics in the spirit of inspired/creative information engagement.
Sessions can cover the following material: