Applying Systems Design and Item Response Theory to the Problem of Measuring Information Literacy Skills.

O'Connor, Lisa G.; Radcliff, Carolyn J.; Gedeon, Julie A.

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Publication Date: 2002

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Applying Systems Design and Item Response Theory to the Problem of Measuring Information Literacy Skills.

O'Connor, Lisa G.; Radcliff, Carolyn J.; Gedeon, Julie A.

College & Research Libraries, v63 n6 p528-43 Nov 2002

Reports on the development of the Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (SAILS) at Kent State University (Ohio) for programmatic-level assessment of information literacy skills. Once validated, the instrument will be used to assess entry skills upon admission and longitudinally to ascertain whether there is significant change in skill levels from admission to graduation. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Literacy, Information Skills, Item Response Theory, Library Instruction, Measures (Individuals), Student Evaluation, Systems Approach, Validity

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Language: English

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