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Ensuring a level playing field: creating an information literacy exam for transfer students

Published:2017-08-14 Issue:3 Volume:45 Page:454-471
ISSN:0090-7324
Container-title:Reference Services Review
language:en
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Author:

Yeager Vonzell,Pemberton Anne E.

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the steps taken by the library, English faculty and administrative stakeholders to create an information literacy exam for transfer students. Design/methodology/approach The paper outlines the need for the exam, the student learning outcomes assessed by the exam, the process by which test questions were created and the technology used to create and deliver the exam. Findings Experiences and suggestions relevant to developing an information literacy exam and a related website portal and tutorials are provided. Originality/value The report will have significant value to anyone considering implementing their own original information literacy exam and those seeking advice on test question creation and development.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Library and Information Sciences

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