Assessment of Information Literacy Instruction Mapped to a STEM Degree Curriculum

Abstract

The chemistry librarian at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) collaborated with faculty from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in mapping information literacy and chemical information components into the curriculum for undergraduate degrees in Chemistry. The curriculum mapping involved scaffolding information skills instruction throughout the degree programs. Mixed assessment methods were used to determine whether or not the learning outcomes of the information literacy program were met. Assessment results were also used to identify gaps, identify student misconceptions, and revise future instructional sessions and learning activities in order to improve student learning.