May ARC Meeting Notes: learning objects & other useful tools

These are small technology tidbits that are self contained and can be used anywhere, anytime. These offer learning in a visual way....
Examples:

* simulations
* online tutorials
* online quiz
* Flash clip
* movie clip or screen captures

Librarians shared examples:
Primo Database - peer-reviewed instructional materials created by librarians
UCONN Research 101
Assignment Calculator
MLA Citation Game
Rockwell Schrock's Boolean Machine

Vendor tutorials are great, link to them:EBSCO
Hoovers - see bottom of training page for tutorials

Assumption is using a wiki for sharing info about reference desk.


Orientation Ideas:
* Rachael allows students to draw on library windows! They love it
* Larry gets orientation leaders to tell the first years something about the library, what it has offered them
* Christine is thinking about how to get students puzzle pieces, to bring to the library...
* Carol has past peer advisor trained so that they are working with new students
* Be sure to include something in orientation packets if you can
* Campus center tables during move in day, or orientation programs (outreach)

Information Literacy Planning:
Librarians at Assumption are working on their plan and assessment ideas, share any you may have with them.