In support of the goals and strategies outlined in the Academic Master Plan, the Library Instruction Program for Information Literacy is designed to promote students’ understanding of the changing dynamics of the world of information. The Library Instruction Program fosters students’ academic success by addressing information literacy competencies as an integral part of Shippensburg University’s commitment to high levels of scholarship and students’ long-term success.
1. Deliver information literacy instruction to support Shippensburg University students’ retention and persistence in their academic success and lifelong learning.
2. Collaborate with departments and units to integrate information literacy objectives into university curriculum.
3. Increase awareness among faculty, students and administrators of information literacy and its benefits and importance to academic success.
4. Improve librarian teaching skills to support effective and innovative information literacy instruction and create the best information literacy learning environment for students.