The paper describes an effort to assess the information literacy skills of entering first year college students. An instrument was developed and information was gathered on students' experience and comfort in conducting library research as well as their perceived competence with specific information literacy skills. In addition students completed a skills test to assess specific knowledge and skills relating to information literacy. Entering freshmen generally self-reported their skills to be less than "excellent". This finding was supported by the results of the skills test. Strengths and weaknesses in information literacy skills are reported as well as implications for librarians who assess and teach these skills to students.
SUMMARY.Communications technology provides the opportunity to construct learning environments where the learner is separated by space or time. This opportunity creates new challenges for how instruction is delivered at a distance as well as how to provide the necessary support services for the learner. This session will explore the impact of going online and discuss the shifts that occur in the role of the instructor, Jean S.
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