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Scholarship as Conversation by Oberlies, Mary K., Mattson, Janna
ISBN: 9780838989890
Publication Date: 2018
Presents lesson plans grounded in theory and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. These six volumes provide explanations of the ACRL Frames, various learning theory, pedagogy, and instructional strategies, and how they are used to inform the development of information literacy lesson plans and learning activities. NOTE: The NU Library does not provide access to this resource
Disciplinary Applications of Information Literacy Threshold Concepts by Samantha Godbey; Susan Wainscott; Xan Goodman; Association of College and Research Libraries Staff (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9780838989708
Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Threshold concepts are transformative, integrative, irreversible, bounded, and troublesome, and can be a valuable tool in both facilitating students' understanding of their subject and aiding in curriculum development within the disciplines. This volume explores threshold concepts as an idea and the specifics of what the concepts look like in disciplinary contexts.
Teaching Information Literacy Reframed: 50+ Framework-Based Exercises for Creating Information-Literate Learners by Joanna M. Burkhardt
ISBN: 1783301635
Publication Date: 2016
Decodes the Framework for Information Literacy and its six threshold concepts, offering practical advice and suggestions as to how to help students get started on the road to information literacy, and more than 5 classroom-ready Framework-based exercises that address each threshold concept at the beginner level, scaffolding to the intermediate level.
Teaching Information Literacy Threshold Concepts by Patricia Bravender; Hazel Dean McClure; Gayle Schaub
ISBN: 9780838987711
Publication Date: 2015-06-01
Teaching Information Literacy Threshold Concepts: Lesson Plans for Librarians is a collection designed by instruction librarians to promote critical thinking and engaged learning. It provides teaching librarians detailed, ready-to-use, and easily adaptable lesson ideas to help students understand and be transformed by information literacy threshold concepts. The lessons in this book, created by teaching librarians across the country, are categorized according to the six information literacy frames identified in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education (2015). This volume offers concrete and specific ways of teaching the threshold concepts that are central to the ACRL Framework and is suitable for all types of academic libraries, high school libraries, as well as a pedagogical tool for library and information schools. NOTE: The NU Library does not provide access to this resource.
Teaching Information Literacy Through Short Stories by David James Brier; Vickery Kaye Lebbin
ISBN: 9781442255449
Publication Date: 2016-10-03
Teaching Information Literacy through Short Stories examines information literacy themes through 18 short stories. The book provides librarians and instructors a fresh approach to introduce, accompany, and supplement their teaching. NOTE: The NU Library does not provide access to this resource.
Studying Students by Nancy Fried Foster
ISBN: 9780838986806
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Studying Students: A Second Look presents the results of further ethnographic projects within the University of Rochester's River Campus Libraries. Topics range from how college students "learn the ropes" to their use of technology and how they study and write their research papers. NOTE: The NU Library does not provide access to this resource.

Scaffolding Self-Direction with the ACRL Framework: A Reflection-Based Approach.
Cameron, A. (2019). Scaffolding self-direction with the ACRL framework: A reflection-based approach. Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library & Information Practice & Research, 14(2), 1 - 15. doi: 10.21083/partnership.v14i2.4529
Community College Librarians and the ACRL Framework: Findings from a National Study
Wengler, S. & Wolff-Eisenberg, C. (2020). Community college librarians and the ACRL framework: Findings from a national study. College & Research Libraries, 81(1), 66-95. doi: 10.5860/crl.81.1.66.
Faculty Voices on the Framework: Implications for Instruction and Dialogue
Guth, L.F., Arnold, J.M., Bielat, V.E., Perez-Stable, M.A., & Vander Meer, P.F. (2018). Faculty voices on the framework: Implications for instruction and dialogue. Portal - Libraries and the Academy, 18(4), 693-718. doi: 10.1353/pla.2018.0041
Mapping the Association of College and Research Libraries Information Literacy Framework and Nursing Professional Standards onto an Assessment Rubric
Willson, G., & Angell, K. (2017). Mapping the Association of College and Research Libraries information literacy framework and nursing professional standards onto an assessment rubric. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 105(2), 150-154. doi: 10.5195/jmla.2017.39
Raising the Library's Impact Factor: A Case Study in Scholarly Publishing Literacy for Graduate Students
McClellan, S., Detmering, R., Martinez, G., & Johnson, A. M. (2017). Raising the library's impact factor: A case study in scholarly publishing literacy for graduate students. Portal - Libraries and the Academy, 17(3), 543-568. doi: 10.1353/pla.2017.0034
Learning 'Scholarship as Conversation' by Writing Book Reviews
Rowland, N., Knapp, J. A., & Fargo, H. (2019). Learning 'scholarship as conversation' by writing book reviews. Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, 2(3), 20 - 27. doi: 10.18833/spur/2/3/6
Scholarship as Conversation: Introducing Students to Research in Nonprofit Studies
Shields, K., & Cugliari, C. (2017). Scholarship as conversation: Introducing students to research in nonprofit studies. College & Research Libraries, 78(3), 137-140.
Scholarship as Conversation: Using Book Reviews to Think About Scholarly Communication
Fargo, H. M., Rowland, N. J., & Knapp, J. A. (2019). Scholarship as conversation: Using book reviews to think about scholarly communication. College & Research Libraries News, 80(1), 22-25.
Through Faculty's Eyes: Teaching Threshold Concepts and the Framework
Dawes, L. (2019). Through faculty's eyes: Teaching threshold concepts and the framework. Portal: Libraries and the Academy, 19(1), 127-153. doi: 10.1353/pla.2019.0007

Revisiting the Framework: Is scholarship a conversation?
Lane Wilkinson, Director of Instruction and Research at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, expresses his thoughts on 'Scholarship as Conversation.'
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Wilkinson, L. (2016). Revisiting the framework: Is scholarship a conversation?. [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://senseandreference.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/revisiting-the-framework-is-scholarship-a-conversation/
Scholarship as Conversation: The Response to the Framework Information Literacy
Guest post from Jacob Berg, Director of Library Services at Trinity Washington University that reviews the frame, 'Scholarship as Conversation,' for the ACRLog.
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Berg, J. (2015). Scholarship as conversation: The response to the Framework for Information Literacy. [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://acrlog.org/2015/01/21/scholarship-as-conversation-the-response-to-the-framework-for-information-literacy/

Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Content: Citations and articles in multi-disciplines not found through a NavigatorSearch.
Purpose: Used to conduct topic searches as well as find additional resources that have cited a specific resource (citation network).
Annual Reviews This link opens in a new window
Content: Literature review database covering psychology, sociology, anthropology, environment and resources, law and social science, political science, and public health.
Purpose: Provides articles that synthesize primary research and discuss the topic in historical context. Discover seminal works and literature gaps.
Special Features: Multimedia and supplemental materials.
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ National University This link opens in a new window
Content: National University & NCU student dissertations and literature reviews.
Purpose: Use for foundational research, to locate test instruments and data, and more.
Special Features: Search by advisor (chair), degree, degree level, or department. Includes a read-aloud feature.
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Content: Global student dissertations and literature reviews.
Purpose: Use for foundational research, to locate test instruments and data, and more.
Special Features: Search by advisor (chair), degree, degree level, or department. Includes a read-aloud feature
The ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database (PQDT) is the world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. It is the database of record for graduate research, with over 2.3 million dissertations and theses included from around the world.
NavigatorSearch This link opens in a new window
Content: Scholarly journals, e-books, videos and more.
Purpose: A key multidisciplinary database for most topics. It is one of the library’s main search engines and the most comprehensive single search.
Note: Certain library databases and publisher content are not searchable in NavigatorSearch, and individual databases may need to be searched to retrieve information due to unique content. NavigatorSearch can be found at https://resources.nu.edu.

Research Process Guide by NU Library
Outlines important steps in the research process and covers topics such as evaluating information.
Am I Done? A Deep Dive into Finding More Research with Web of Knowledge
Join Librarian Sherry Mohr for an in depth look at Web of Knowledge, a great research tool for discovering seminal and high impact articles as well as determining whether more research exists on your topic. This engaging, skill-building session will dive deep into the world of topic searching, seminal research, and building citation maps. Go beyond basic keyword searching to discover the endless possibilities. Come prepared to share your questions and learn from Sherry and your fellow peers.

ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox
Allows for searching, browsing, and contributing to a repository of materials related to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Results filtered by frame under Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed.
CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments)
Collaborative space for adapting and experimenting with research assignments. Results filtered by "Scholarship as Conversation" under Information Literacy Concepts.
Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) - Toolkit: Scholarship as Conversation
Allows for searching, browsing, and contributing to a repository of materials related to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Results filtered by "Scholarship as Conversation."

CTL Faculty Resource Area: Promoting Student Success
View recorded information literacy webinars provided by the NU Librarians. Note: Scroll down to the section titled Research Webinars.