By offering targeted instruction in conjunction with particular courses, the library staff will help students apply the skills they develop to actual projects. This practical application of information-gathering and evaluation skills will help students adapt to a constantly changing information environment. Through these partnerships the library staff will also remain well informed about developments both in the curriculum and in technology, and therefore more responsive to changing needs of faculty and students. The amount of information available on the Web is already overwhelming for most people, and it increases daily. Users must deal with multiple interfaces.
Librarians are expert at conducting research on the Web and evaluating the information retrieved.
They are also knowledgeable about the best sites in their fields. Strategies Graduate Student Training. In conjunction with CIT, offer training for graduate students in how to conduct research using library and Web resources, including evaluation of websites. This collaboration will also contribute to increased familiarity with the variety of library resources. Assist users in managing the use of multiple interfaces.