Library and Web searching
skills are very important for success in college and for lifelong
learning. Information Literacy is just one of four parts of the
WSU Computer and Information
Literacy Requirement.
Students may complete
the Information Literacy part (Part D) of this requirement
by registering for and passing one of the options below:
- Library Science
TD 1704 , The
Information Navigator. One credit hour, this
is an online course offered through through WSU Online
or as a face-to-face class with online reading and assignments
- Library
Science or EDUC 2604, Information Resources in Education. One credit hour, this
course is designed for education majors and others with a strong interest in education.
- Library Science
or BA 2704 , Information Resources in
the Business Disciplines. One credit hour, this
course is designed for Business majors and others with a strong
interest in business information.
- Library Science
2804, Information Resources in the Social
Sciences. One credit hour, this course is designed
for students with a strong interest in the social sciences.
- Library Science or HTHS 2904, Information Resources in the Health Professions. One credit hour, this course is designed for students with a strong interest in the health sciences.
- Information
Literacy Exam NTM TD 1504. This exam is an option
for students who have already acquired the skills taught in the
above courses. A half credit, one-hour exam,
this is part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy
Exam offered through the NTM Department.
- Please note: This exam is DIFFERENT from the NTM 1501,
1502 and 1503 exams! Students taking this exam will be tested
on most of the skills taught in the LIBS1704 course.
- Students may study for the Information Literacy exam by
reviewing the online readings/video lectures for LIBS1704.
- Students need to register for the NTM 1504 class. After
students are registered in TBE 1504 they may sign up for a
time to take the exam at http://programs.weber.edu/cil/Overview.htm
Additional information
on the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement and the exams is available from:
- Stewart Library reference personnel, Stewart Library, middle level, or (801)626-6415, tollfree 1-877-306-3140. (for Part D)
- Carole Lapine and the Network Technology and Business Multimedia (NTM) Department, Building 4 (B4) Room 402, 626-7384, or from their Web site at http://programs.weber.edu/cil (for Parts A, B & C)
