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Information Competence

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California State University

Commission on Learning Resources
and Instructional Technology

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
1998-1999

Proposals due November 23, 1998

Information Competence

BACKGROUND

At the request of the Commission on Learning Resources and Instructional Technology, the CSU Office of Academic Affairs appointed the Information Competence Work Group in the Spring of 1995. The charge given to the Work Group was to "recommend basic competence levels on the use of recorded knowledge and information and processes for assessment of student competence." To accomplish this charge, the Information Competence Work Group determined that information competence would succeed as a priority for the CSU if awareness was consistently raised about the issues and importance of information competence, and if information about the successes and problems of various programs was continually shared. Consequently, the Information Competence Work Group took a four-pronged approach to develop information competence in the CSU. The four elements included:

1. The encouragement of programs.
2. The transfer of knowledge about information competence.
3. The linkages between programs both within and beyond the CSU.
4. The creation and provisions of tools to assist with information competence.

One means of addressing the above noted elements has been the funding of projects that have served to promote the development and support of campus and multi-campus information competence proposals. Thus far, 18 campuses have an information competence initiative underway. Campuses are encouraged to apply for additional projects, new projects or second or third year projects.

1998-99 Proposal Guidelines and Requirements:

Proposals submitted in response to this request should address one or more of the following:

Project Categories

1. Assessment of Student Information Competence: Projects in this category should address a systematic assessment of student information competence. Proposals for students at all levels are acceptable.
   
2. Discipline-Based Projects: Proposals in this category should be discipline-based and should focus on developing information competence tools for the major.
   
3. Issue Projects: Projects submitted in this category should focus on educating students in the ethical, legal and socio-political issues of information and media literacy.

Proposal Evaluation

Successful information competence proposals will be characterized by the following:

1. The project must be consistent with the "core competencies" (note Attachment 1)
2. Projects must fall into one or more of the categories listed above.
3. Information competence must be the central focus of the proposal.
4. Projects must have applicability to multiple campuses.
5. Projects must further excellence in learning and teaching.
6. Though not mandatory, multi-campus collaboration is encouraged.
7. Though not mandatory, projects advancing and building upon those previously funded are encouraged.
8. Projects should have both library and discipline faculty involvement.

Proposal Amount

Proposals are usually awarded in the five to six thousand dollar range.

Proposal Format

Proposals should not exceed five pages in length and should include the following information and in the following sequence:

1. Title of Proposal
2. Project Director (include name, address, phone #, fax#, email)
3. Total Funds Requested
4. Name of Campus or Campuses Participating
5. Abstract of the Project
6. Project Description including Goals and Objectives
7. Deliverables
8. Project Time Line
9. Other Project Associates (include name, address, phone #, email and fax#).
10. Project Category (1,2 or 3)
11. Project Budget

Proposals should be submitted by November 23, 1998 to:

Dr. Susan C. Curzon, Chair
Information Competence Work Group
Dean, University Library
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California 91330-8326
Telephone (818) 677-2271
Fax (818) 677-2676
E-mail: susan.curzon@csun.edu

For more information on Information Competence, go to:

Susan C. Curzon: http://library.csun.edu/susan.curzon/

California State University

INFORMATION COMPETENCE

A SET OF CORE COMPETENCIES

ATTACHMENT 1

1. Formulate and state a research question, problem or issue not only within the conceptual framework of a discipline, but also in a manner in which others can readily understand and cooperatively engage in the search.
2. Determine the information requirements for a research question, problem or issue in order to formulate a search strategy that will use a variety of resources.
3. Locate and retrieve relevant information, in all its various formats, using, when appropriate, technological tools.
4. Organize information in a manner that permits analysis, evaluation, synthesis and understanding.
5. Create and communicate information effectively using various media.
6. Understand the ethical, legal and socio-political issues surrounding information.
7. Understand the techniques, points of view and practices employed in the presentation of information from all sources.

Dr. Curzon's Homepage

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