Training for HACC tutors

2.  developed by librarians for instructors
 variety of classes
 assignments & guidelines
 links to tutor schedule
 example
Gettysburg Class Guides

3. the Ask desk from 9am to 7pm
teach reference & instruction
develop assignments
information literacy
citation assistance
we do not tutor, assist with
homework, edit, proofread

4. Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to
all disciplines … all levels of education.
Determine the extent of information needed
Access the needed information effectively and
efficiently
Evaluate information and its sources critically
Incorporate selected information into one’s
knowledge base
Use information effectively to accomplish a
specific purpose
Understand the economic, legal, and social issues
surrounding the use of information, and access
and use information ethically and legally
“Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education.” ACRL. ALA, 2011. Web. 11 January 2011.

5.  Living breathing archives and information
 Films on Demand, DSM IV, Safari Tech
 Constantly changing & improving
 ebooks

6. Database selection
Suggesting search strategies
Poor quality
Evaluating results

7.  The Hacker Guide
 Valencia Community College
 Purdue Owl
 HACC Resources from the LibGuides
 Defer, or refer, to classroom instructor