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Information Literacy and Instruction

Resources and tips about information literacy, critical thinking, and how faculty can incorporate these concepts into their courses.

FDS100: Falcon Discovery Seminar

The Falcon Discovery Seminar engages first year students in the university community and prepares them to be lifelong learners. This course introduces students to the power of communities by framing the discussion of communities around an authentic problem of the faculty member’s choosing.

Students are required to complete a self-guided information literacy module usually during Week 4 of the term. This self-guided module was developed by Bentley University librarians to help meet the Falcon Discovery Seminar's Student Learning Outcome (SLO) #5c:

Evaluate claims according to clearly identified standards; systematically explore issues or topics through the collection and analysis of appropriate evidence, and formulate and defend arguments that result in logical and informed conclusions or judgements.

This module also addresses the Library's own information literacy core concepts and outcomes as prescribed by the Association of College and Research Libraries’ (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Scheduling Information for Faculty

FDS faculty can request instruction sessions with a librarian to meet with your students. The following options are available for FDS100 instruction:

Basic Introduction (~30 minutes)

  • Students will get a basic introduction to conducting research, resources, and services available from the Bentley Library.
  • Librarians will use a set lesson plan and visit your classroom.

Research Workshop (50 - 80 minutes)

  • Students will get an introduction to conducting research, resources, and services available from the Bentley Library as well as hands-on workshop time to begin exploring potential topics or conducting research for their FDS research assignments.
  • Librarians can use a set lesson plan or we will develop a customized lesson plan for your FDS course as necessary (i.e. subject specific resources related to your theme or assignment).
  • Librarians can visit your classroom or classes can meet in the Research Instruction Center (RIC - Room 011, Lower Level of the Library). 

Please request your instruction session as far in advance as possible to allow for better availability for preferred dates of the sessions.

Request an FDS100 Library Session

Questions regarding instruction can be directed to Matt Van Sleet, Research Instruction Coordinator.