Suggestions can be adapted for different class levels. Gustavus library faculty enjoy collaborating with you—reach out to your library liaison to explore or refine assignment ideas. When relevant, assignments are tagged with the corresponding Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education frames.
Students benefit from spending time in library spaces and making them their own.
Collaborative Library Tour – Ask students to explore spaces like the study rooms, relaxation room, General Collection, and Archives. Prompt them to ask for help at the Library's Information Desk. Groups present findings to each other during a student-led walking tour of the library.
Frame(s): Searching as Strategic Exploration
Goldilocks Goes to the Library – Have students try study spaces on each floor and reflect on their preferences. You can also ask them to compare these spots with favorite campus study spots.
Frame(s): Information Creation as a Process; Searching as Strategic Exploration
Secrets of the Library – Assign students to investigate unusual collections (SCRB, old magazines, zines) and present findings. Your library liaison can provide ideas.
Frame(s): Searching as Strategic Exploration
You Are Here – Have students explore the library for 20 minutes and ask them to reflect on similarities/differences with other libraries. You can also ask them to think about how they might use the library.
Frame(s): Searching as Strategic Exploration
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