Understanding How To Use The Library
Compentencies Needed to Effectively Utilize a Library's Resources
Wisdom is defined as the soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of such
experience, knowledge, and good judgment. In examining and understanding the history of library instruction, we can only find the wisdom through past experiences and research to understand the most effective measures of teaching information users the characteristics of utilizing the library's resources. The collage of characteristics in the figure to the right demonstrate the compentencies needed in mastering the art of accessing a library's resources. Collectively understanding these compentencies allows the user to effectively search, evaluate, and select authoritative works with confidence. The incorporation of these compentencies allow users the knowledge needed for effective search strategies.
experience, knowledge, and good judgment. In examining and understanding the history of library instruction, we can only find the wisdom through past experiences and research to understand the most effective measures of teaching information users the characteristics of utilizing the library's resources. The collage of characteristics in the figure to the right demonstrate the compentencies needed in mastering the art of accessing a library's resources. Collectively understanding these compentencies allows the user to effectively search, evaluate, and select authoritative works with confidence. The incorporation of these compentencies allow users the knowledge needed for effective search strategies.