As a research-intensive institution with an emphasis on STEM fields, our collections and instruction reflect the scholarly communication of these fields. Typically, we highlight our collection’s academic resources such as journals and discipline-specific reference sources. While these sources provide a research-focused foundation for our students, they might not always spark...
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Today’s college students, though stereotyped as technology savvy, still require instruction to develop robust information seeking and management skills. While library instruction at Oregon State University has historically been tied to single-session lectures for individual courses provided upon teaching faculty request, this model ensures that some students receive multiple...
Go beyond the standard patron survey and implement qualitative research methods, like user-centered focus groups, to generate rich and nuanced patron data. But don't stop there. Discover strategies to quickly move projects from qualitative data gathering through preliminary data analysis to prioritized project recommendations and action. Learn to evaluate project...