Librarians are often asked to create instructional experiences and/or learning objects to teach students to avoid plagiarizing. Creating an effective tutorial not only requires following good instruction design principles but also understanding why and when students plagiarize and how to address students effectively about plagiarism. This article…

Describes a study of Ohio State University Libraries' net.TUTOR program that provides Web-based instruction on various aspects of using the Internet for research. Analyzes data extracted from 465 user-history logs to determine patterns of usage by course-affiliated users versus general users. (Author/LRW)

Discussion of the need for information literacy skills in higher education focuses on the development of a Web-based tutorial by the University of Texas at Austin library that can be integrated into first-year courses. Describes TILT (Texas Information Literacy Tutorial) and explains how other libraries can adapt it for their own use. (LRW)

Discusses results of a survey of University of Southern Colorado faculty members that was conducted to determine their needs and opinions regarding library research instruction. Highlights include interest in an online library research skills tutorial; the need for professional development opportunities for faculty; and faculty opinions regarding…

Presents the results of a study of Web sites for 133 academic libraries serving medium-sized universities. Suggests that navigational and design aspects need improvement; information should not be included unless it will be accessed and used; and greater use should be made of online tutorials and virtual tours to supplement regular bibliographic…

Describes the development of InfoSkills, a Web-based library tutorial at Bournemouth University (United Kingdom) designed to provide an interactive introductory library skills tutorial as an adjunct to conventional instruction. Discusses key objectives, methodologies, content, technology, and evaluation that included usability issues of content…

Discussion of online instructional design by academic librarians focuses on a study at the University of Minnesota that compared mental models of librarians and students as they relate to online library tutorials. Reports on a review of existing library tutorials, usability studies, and student interviews about the research and writing process.…

Describes e-global library, a virtual library based on the Jones International University's library that organizes Internet resources to make them more accessible to students at all skill levels. Highlights include online tutorials; research guides; financial aid and career development information; and possible partnerships with other digital…

The Global News VILLAGE (Virtual Information Literacy Learning and Growing Environment) is an online tutorial developed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to help undergraduates learn how to use the library to find current information about global events and issues. Supporting the interdisciplinary Global Studies curriculum, the…

Explores ways librarians are using the Web for instruction and to support faculty use of the Web for teaching. Topics include identifying user characteristics and needs, including remote access; library planning; Web-based tools for user instruction, including tutorials; electronic reference; Web pages for courses, including faculty collaboration;…

Describes library services available to distance learners at the Rochester Institute of Technology's library. Highlights include courseware products; subject specialists; electronic course reserves; interlibrary loan; research databases; online library instruction, including online guides, streamed instruction, and computer based training for…

Describes a distance education online information literacy course developed at Ohio State University libraries that used interactive tutorials, Web-based tests, and practice-oriented worksheets. Discusses course management software; measures of success, including performance on assignments, final grades, and student attitudes; communication…