presented at PAARL Forum held at the World Trade Center on the occasion of the Manila International Book Fair, 29 Aug 2007, Manila, Philippines

1. User Education and Information Literacy : Current Practices and Innovative Strategies Fe Angela M. Verzosa by

11. Sample instruction module What a search engine is and how it operates are the focus of this presentation. Comparisons of various search engines, advanced searching, and results pages are also discussed. A brief discussion of Web site evaluation can also be incorporated. ~20 mins. Internet Typically, the database most suited to the assignment is demonstrated. Keyword versus subject searching, full text options and availability, and some of the more advanced search options form the basis for discussion. ~25 mins . Articles Discussion of the library's catalog revolves around a simple search for books and other items owned by the library followed by a brief discussion of availability, call numbers, and item locations. ~15 mins . Books Various computing issues affecting research typically encountered by students such as print quota, saving/retrieving files are incorporated into every session. ~10 mins . Computer Basics DESCRIPTION LENGTH FOCUS