| Goal 1: Online Integration - To enhance engineering teaching and learning through the development of a series of online learning modules which will aid in the achievement of key Information Literacy competencies. |
| Objective 1.1: To develop a set of learning outcomes based on the ALA/ACRL Information Literacy Standards for Science and Engineering/ Technology | |
| A-1: Develop online tutorials | January | April |
| A-2: Develop learning outcomes for each tutorial | January | April |
| A-3: Develop a criteria for developing online tutorials and learning outcomes. | January | April |
| Objective 1.2: To develop a set of tutorials, based on the outcomes from 1.1, that will enable students to learn key IL skills on their own time and at their own pace. These may be used to supplement or replace some of the instruction normally covered during an in-person class. | |
| A-1: To develop key performance indicators | January | April |
| A-2: Develop a schedule to guide tutorial management | January | April |
| A-3: Develop a schedule for in-person sessions | January | April |
| Objective 1.3: To develop modules that are easily integrated into any existing or future LMS platform | |
| A-1: Librarians develop online modules in different formats | January | April |
| A-2: The developed modules are uploaded on LMS | January | April |
| Objective 1.4: To collaborate with engineering lecturers, the ODeL Coordination teams, and the Directorate of ICTs staff to seamlessly add the IL modules to existing courses. | |
| Hold a meeting to develop and agree on the work schedule and in-person session | January | April |
| Goal 2: Educational Role: With a focus on embedded librarianship, to increase collaboration with lecturers and other stakeholders regarding the incorporation of resources and information literacy outcomes into an effective educational experience for students. |
| Objective 2.1: To develop individualized plans for key program areas identifying where IL instruction is currently offered, where there are gaps, and with a proposal for future integration. | |
| To develop a detailed timetable/ teaching schedule that includes IL instruction activities. | January | April |
| Objective 2.2: To provide an integrated learning experience for students whereby IL instruction is aligned and incorporated closely with regular course work. | |
| Librarians develop research guides, worksheets, etc | January | April |
| Materials developed are included in LMS | January | April |
| Librarians and course instructors meet to revise the assignments | January | April |
| Librarians and course instructors develop new assignments | January | April |
| Goal 3: Assessment: To develop a set of assessment tools that can be applied to select information literacy-related services, enabling us to evaluate the impact of information literacy programming. |
| Objective 3.1: Program Liaisons collaborate with faculty and review curriculum documents in an effort to find ways to incorporate library resources and IL programming into effective educational experiences for students. | |
| A-1: Librarians and lecturers develop and agree on the parameters of measurements for each of the outcomes in 3.1 above | January | April |
| A-2: Librarians develop data/ statistical tools to be used in collecting data | January | April |
| A-3: Collect statistics on the number of courses and assignments developed | January | April |
| A-4: Collect statistics on the number of IL sessions conducted | January | April |
| A-5: Collect statistics on the recommendations and resources purchased | January | April |
| A-6: Incorporate IL skills in courses and assignments | January | April |
| Objective 3.2: Engineering Librarians engage in assessment strategies to assist them in determining the impact that Information Literacy programming is having on students’ educational experience. | |
| A-1: Review and report on the performance of the assignments | January | April |
| A-2: Report on each of the activities in the outcome 3.2.1 | January | April |
| A-3: Gather the assessment data and develop a report of the activities performed | January | April |
| A-4: Based on the report, revise the activity schedule and make recommendations for improvement of learning outcomes | January | April |
| A-5: Make a report of the monthly activities | January | April |
| A-6: Produce an annual academic report with recommendations | January | April |
