SLIS Resources
The SLIS Laboratory Library is located on the 4th floor of Helen C. White, and serves as the touchstone for the SLIS program, as both a teaching library where SLIS students have the opportunity to practice the theory learned through coursework, and as a traditional library, providing access to information in the field of library and information studies. The SLIS Library also offers students a relaxing and comfortable place to work and relax in between classes with scenic views of Lake Mendota from its many large windows.
Library and Information Literacy Instruction
The campus Library & Information Literacy Instruction (LILI) Program collaborates with faculty, instructional staff and campus administrators to help students develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge base needed to become efficient, effective users and producers of information. SLIS students interested in academic librarianship can enroll in LIS 826: Field Project in Libraray & Information Literacy Instruction, an experience that is much like actual professional practice in a “safe” environment for learning under the direction of a professional librarian.
UW-Madison Resources
- Community of Educational Technology Support (ComETS)
- ComETS is a campus educational technology support community designed to encourage networking and collaboration to better share resources and expertise. Anyone involved with teaching and learning with technology can join. ComETS promotes and sponsors events focused on technology, faculty engagement, instructional design, and associated teaching and learning topics. Members share information through a listserv, wiki, and periodic events. ComETS has Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for addressing specific topics or issues related to educational technology (e.g., Clickers, Simulations and Gaming for Higher Education, Social Networking, etc.). Several campus instruction librarians are on the ComETS Steering Committee.
- Software Training for Students
- Software Training for Students (STS) offers free computer training to registered UW-Madison students. STS strives to offer training that is linked to degree-credit course work or future job placement and helps students stay current with software updates. Take one of the dozens of FREE classes offered by STS to UW-Madison students and you can learn new software applications, build your resume, and increase your future job prospects.
Off-Campus Resources
- Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)
- ACRL is a professional association with the purpose of leading academic and research librarians and libraries in advancing learning and scholarship. ACRL holds a biennial national conference. Publications include the ACRLog (official blog of ACRL), College & Research Libraries News (a monthly newsmagazine with articles on latest trends and practices in academic libraries and official news of ACRL), and College & Research Libraries (a bimonthly journal featuring scholarly research in academic librarianship).
- ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education
- Standards were reviewed by the ACRL Standards Committee and approved by ACRL Board on January 18, 2000. The document defines information literacy and discusses information literacy as related to information technology, higher education, and assessment as well as the use of the standards. Standards, performance indicators, and outcomes are listed.
- Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians
- WAAL is the official academic library division of the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA). WAAL is also a state chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries. WAAL is dedicated to the improvement of library services to Wisconsin’s academic and research community. Through its activities, committees, and publications, WAAL provides opportunities for professional development and personal growth to all who work in Wisconsin’s college, university, and technical school libraries.
ALSO (Academic Librarianship Student Organization) 