Deals with concept-based instruction and two experiments in which a computer tutorial of an OPAC was used. The results of the two experiments were different, and the differences in effectiveness of the tutorials is discussed.

*Dixon, Lana, et. al. "Building Library Skills: Computer-Assisted Instruction for Undergraduates." Research Strategies. 13:4 (Fall 1995): 196-208.

Because of changes in library instruction techniques, English curriculums, and technology, the librarians at University of Tennessee-Knoxville created a CAI module using HyperCard to alleviate some of the labor-intensiveness of their Basic Skills program. They give design tips as well as some of the goals of their modules covering the OPAC, MLA, and periodicals.

Neuman, Delia. "Designing Library Instruction for Undergraduates: Combining Instructional Systems Design and Naturalistic Inquiry." College & Research Libraries. 52 (March 1991): 165-176.

Evaluation of a Hypercard tutorial created for students at the University of Maryland, College Park. It was found that the content worked well, but students had trouble with navigating the program.

Piette Mary I. and Nathan M. Smith, Jr. "Evaluating a HyperCard Library Instruction Program." Research Strategies. 9:2 (Spring 1991): 87-94.

Two types of evaluation, Expert Verification and Revision and Learner Verification and Revision were used to evaluate a Hypercard tutorial. One of the methods used with the learners was observation by the librarian as the tutorial was being used by the learner. This allowed the librarians to see design flaws immediately.

*Piette Mary I. and Nathan M. Smith Jr. "Hypermedia and Library Instruction: The Challenge of Design." Reference Services Review. 18 (Winter 1991): 13-20.

The authors' give very clear reasons why one would want to use hypermedia for library instruction, some of the potential benefits, problems, and the authors' own experiences in creating their modules.

Rupp-Serrano, Karen and Nancy Buchanan. "Using Presentation Software for Computerized Instruction." Online. 15 (March 1991): 60-64.

In order to take their instruction on the road, librarians at Texas A & M created a presentation using Show Partner F/X software to capture NOTIS screens in order to simulate an OPAC session to their audience in classrooms on campus.

Falk, Dennis R. and Carlson, Helen. Multimedia in higher education : a practical guide to new tools for interactive teaching and learning. Medford, NJ : Learned Information, Inc., 1995.

The opening chapters of this book are a theoretical discussion of why one would consider interative multimedia and what it can add to the learning process.

*Sources I found especially helpful.

A Sampling of What Our Colleagues Are Doing: Webliography of Web-Based Tutorials (based on contributions to BI-L Listserv from Susan Beck and Rosalie Waller) (Not necessarily interactive)

Virtual Library Tutor (University of Delaware)

Good, clear coverage of basic information such as how to use the OPAC, how to find periodical articles, etc. Enrolled students can take a quiz at the end. http://www.lib.udel.edu/tutor/

Jumpstart! (Necia Parker-Gibson, University of Arkansas)

This is not an interactive tutorial, but it is an extremely comprehensive discussion for students on using the library. It includes an interactive quiz. http://www.uark.edu/libinfo/refdept/instruction/index.html

Library Research Tutorial (Gustavus Adolphus College)

Not interactive or flashy, but good, in-depth discussion so topics such as "Controlled Vocabulary vs. Free-text Searching." http://www.gac.edu/Academics/Resources/Library/tutori al.html

Go for the Gold (James Madison University)

Interesting use of frames. Some sections of the quiz are still under construction. http://library.jmu.edu/library/gold/modules.htm

LUISQuest <Online Catalog Tutorial> (Athena Holcomb, University of Central Florida)

Combination of screen prints and HTML make the tutorial nicely interactive. http://reach.ucf.edu:8900/public/libtut/

Get Ready: The Basics of Information Technology for Incoming Students (Jill Holman, University of Oregon)

Not so much library skills as Internet skills, but a good example of an interactive tutorial about the Web. http://libweb.uoregon.edu/getready/

Information Literacy Skills Workbook (Sylvia Beardsley, University of Wisconsin - Parkside)

This tutorial combines reading computer screens with a printed workbook. http://www.uwp.edu/library/toc.html

Our Tutorial & Web Page

Minerva Tutorial Information (http://www.louisville.edu/infoliteracy/tutor.htm)

For more information contact:

Anna Marie Johnson		Phil Sager
Coordinator for Library Instruction		Coordinator for Electronic Services
M39 Ekstrom Library		M41 Ekstrom Library
University of Louisville		University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292		Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-8738		502-852-8742
afjohn01@gwise.louisville.edu		phil.sager@louisville.edu

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