An Information Literacy Snapshot: Authentic Assessment Across the Curriculum

Authors

Wendy Holliday, Utah State UniversityFollow
B. Dance
E. Davis
Britt A. Fagerheim, Utah State UniversityFollow
Anne Hedrich, Utah State UniversityFollow
Kacy Lundstrom, Utah State UniversityFollow
P. Martin

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

College and Research Libraries

Volume

76

Issue

2

Publication Date

3-1-2015

First Page

170

Last Page

187

Abstract

This paper outlines the process and results of an authentic assessment of student work using a revised version of the AAC&U's Information Literacy VALUE rubric. This rigorous assessment, which included the scoring of nearly 900 student papers from four different stages across the undergraduate curriculum, revealed much about the process of authentic assessment of student learning, the struggles and competencies of our students, and a clear path forward for improving practice. It also gave us a broad view of student learning, allowing us to immerse ourselves in student work and providing a stronger narrative to share with stakeholders.

Recommended Citation

Holliday, Wendy; Dance, B.; Davis, E.; Fagerheim, Britt A.; Hedrich, Anne; Lundstrom, Kacy; and Martin, P., "An Information Literacy Snapshot: Authentic Assessment Across the Curriculum" (2015). Library Faculty & Staff Publications. Paper 235.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/lib_pubs/235