Connecting the Dots: Limited English Proficiency, Second Language Learning Theories, and Information Literacy Instruction

Librarians who teach students with limited English proficiency have discussed various barriers limiting effective learning. This article shows how applying second language acquisition theories and teaching practices derived from them can significantly impact outcomes of information literacy instruction

Empowering ESL students: A new model for information literacy instruction

This paper proposes a new type of collaboration between librarians and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) instructors. Librarians will work with instructors to match similar information literacy and ESL objectives and concepts, and together build these into the ESL syllabus. However, unlike other instruction programs, the course is to be taught almost exclusively by the ESL instructor. It is believed that students will gain more from this model because it offers more learning opportunities, and stresses the cross-applicability of language and information literacy concepts and skills. Sample lesson plans are also provided. A version of this paper was presented at the OhioTESOL (an association of ESL professionals) Spring Conference, Columbus, OH

African Researcher 2.0: Using New Technologies to Join Global Academic Conversations

Researchers in Africa have typically been regarded as consumers, not producers, of academic information. More recently, open access publishing has been advanced as a way of getting research from Africa more easily and widely available, but there needs to be more than just changes to the dissemination outlet. This article discusses how researchers in Africa can join global academic conversations through a rethinking of their research work flows, and how they can strategically position themselves and their research in knowledge streams for rippling impact

Behind the Headlines: A Conversation about Teaching, Global Information, and Librarianship with Miriam Conteh-Morgan and Maureen Donovan

Authors discuss their experience teaching an International Studies course on "Understanding the Global Information Society?" with a focus on critical literacy skills for global citizenship.Digital Union (The Ohio State University)Learning Technology (The Ohio State University)The Ohio State University LibrariesInternational Studies Program (The Ohio State University