University of La Verne Wilson Library Information Literacy Assessment

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1. Which University of La Verne campus or sattelite location are you attending? Select one:

Which University of La Verne campus or sattelite location are you attending? Select one:   Main Campus (La Verne) Central Coast (San Luis Obispo) High Desert (Victorville) Inland Empire (Rancho Cucamonga) Kern County (Bakersfield) Orange County (Irvine) Point Mugu NAWC (Port Hueneme) San Fernando Valley (Burbank) Vandenberg AFB Ventura County (Oxnard) Online (exclusively) Other (corporate sites, community colleges, schools, etc.)

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2. In which College at the university are you a student?

In which College at the university are you a student?   College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Public Management College of Education and Organizational Leadership Don't know

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3. What is your current class level?

What is your current class level?   Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Masters Doctoral Certificate Other/non-degree

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4. Are you enrolled as a

Are you enrolled as a   full-time student

part-time student

5. What is your race/ethnic background?

What is your race/ethnic background?   African American/Black American Indian/Alaska Native Asian/Pacific Islander Caucasian or White Hispanic/Latino

Other (please specify)

6. What is your age?

What is your age?   Under 18

18-25

26-36

37-47

48-60

61+

7. What is your gender?

What is your gender?   Female

Male

Other

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8. How long have you been a student at the University of La Verne?

How long have you been a student at the University of La Verne?   This is my first semester/term at the university Less than one year One year Two years Three years Four years Five years Six or more years N/A

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9. How many classes have you taken online at University of La Verne?

How many classes have you taken online at University of La Verne?   None One Two Three Four or more

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10. Who do you ask for assistance when you are conducting course-related research? Choose all that apply.

Who do you ask for assistance when you are conducting course-related research? Choose all that apply.   Course instructor Other faculty Librarian at Wilson Library Librarian at another library 24/7 Ask-a-Librarian chat service Learning Enhancement Center tutor Classmate ULV student not enrolled in the class Friend Spouse/family member/relative Online Social Network (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

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11. Have you ever had instruction in using library resources? (Check all that apply)

Have you ever had instruction in using library resources? (Check all that apply)   Yes, in high school Yes, at a public library Yes, at the University of La Verne Yes, at another college No

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12. Have you ever used the Wilson Library website to locate library resources such as books, dissertations, journal articles, videos, etc.? (Check all that apply.)

Have you ever used the Wilson Library website to locate library resources such as books, dissertations, journal articles, videos, etc.? (Check all that apply.)   Yes No Did not know that the library had its own website Did not know that I could access library materials through the website

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13. A scholarly, peer-reviewed journal

A scholarly, peer-reviewed journal   Is a scholar's diary Includes advertising for consumer products, such as toothpaste or laundry detergent Publishes articles written by scholars that are reviewed before publication by experts in a field of study Is located in the reference section of the library Don't know

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14. A magazine

A magazine   Publishes articles of interest to a non-academic audience Normally includes advertising May be published weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly All of the above Don't know

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15. The call number of a book

The call number of a book   Is the number bookstores use to identify a book Is the phone number of the author Is used to locate the book on the library's shelves Allows you to order the book online Don't know

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16. A citation

A citation   is the list of index words in the back of a book is the name of author(s) and date of publication of a book or article cited in the text of another article or book is the detailed description of a chapter in a book is the university affiliation of the author of a book or scientific article Don't know

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17. An abstract is

An abstract is   an excerpt from the full text of a book or article an MP3 file a summary of the content of a journal article or dissertation a concept of concrete existence Don't know

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18. You can use the library's online catalog (LEOPAC) to find information on

You can use the library's online catalog (LEOPAC) to find information on   Books Electronic books Videos/DVDs All of the above Don't know

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19. Select the type of material cited in each example below:

	Book	Journal article	Website	Book Chapter	Don't know
Kottler, Jeffrey A., and Jon Carlson. Creative breakthroughs in therapy: tales of transformation and astonishment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009.	*Select the type of material cited in each example below: Kottler, Jeffrey A., and Jon Carlson. Creative breakthroughs in therapy: tales of transformation and astonishment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Book	Kottler, Jeffrey A., and Jon Carlson. Creative breakthroughs in therapy: tales of transformation and astonishment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Journal article	Kottler, Jeffrey A., and Jon Carlson. Creative breakthroughs in therapy: tales of transformation and astonishment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Website	Kottler, Jeffrey A., and Jon Carlson. Creative breakthroughs in therapy: tales of transformation and astonishment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Book Chapter	Kottler, Jeffrey A., and Jon Carlson. Creative breakthroughs in therapy: tales of transformation and astonishment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Don't know
A Dynamic Theory of Human Motivation. Maslow, A. H.; In: Understanding human motivation. Stacey, Chalmers L. (Ed.); DeMartino, Manfred (Ed.); Cleveland, OH, US: Howard Allen Publishers, 1958. pp. 26-47.	A Dynamic Theory of Human Motivation. Maslow, A. H.; In: Understanding human motivation. Stacey, Chalmers L. (Ed.); DeMartino, Manfred (Ed.); Cleveland, OH, US: Howard Allen Publishers, 1958. pp. 26-47. Book	A Dynamic Theory of Human Motivation. Maslow, A. H.; In: Understanding human motivation. Stacey, Chalmers L. (Ed.); DeMartino, Manfred (Ed.); Cleveland, OH, US: Howard Allen Publishers, 1958. pp. 26-47. Journal article	A Dynamic Theory of Human Motivation. Maslow, A. H.; In: Understanding human motivation. Stacey, Chalmers L. (Ed.); DeMartino, Manfred (Ed.); Cleveland, OH, US: Howard Allen Publishers, 1958. pp. 26-47. Website	A Dynamic Theory of Human Motivation. Maslow, A. H.; In: Understanding human motivation. Stacey, Chalmers L. (Ed.); DeMartino, Manfred (Ed.); Cleveland, OH, US: Howard Allen Publishers, 1958. pp. 26-47. Book Chapter	A Dynamic Theory of Human Motivation. Maslow, A. H.; In: Understanding human motivation. Stacey, Chalmers L. (Ed.); DeMartino, Manfred (Ed.); Cleveland, OH, US: Howard Allen Publishers, 1958. pp. 26-47. Don't know
Mawdsley, Jonathan R.; O'Malley, Robin; Ojima, Dennis S.. A Review of Climate-Change Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Conservation Biology, Oct2009, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p1080-1089.	Mawdsley, Jonathan R.; O'Malley, Robin; Ojima, Dennis S.. A Review of Climate-Change Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Conservation Biology, Oct2009, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p1080-1089. Book	Mawdsley, Jonathan R.; O'Malley, Robin; Ojima, Dennis S.. A Review of Climate-Change Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Conservation Biology, Oct2009, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p1080-1089. Journal article	Mawdsley, Jonathan R.; O'Malley, Robin; Ojima, Dennis S.. A Review of Climate-Change Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Conservation Biology, Oct2009, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p1080-1089. Website	Mawdsley, Jonathan R.; O'Malley, Robin; Ojima, Dennis S.. A Review of Climate-Change Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Conservation Biology, Oct2009, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p1080-1089. Book Chapter	Mawdsley, Jonathan R.; O'Malley, Robin; Ojima, Dennis S.. A Review of Climate-Change Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Conservation Biology, Oct2009, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p1080-1089. Don't know
New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/story_13178.asp	New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/story_13178.asp Book	New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/story_13178.asp Journal article	New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/story_13178.asp Website	New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/story_13178.asp Book Chapter	New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/story_13178.asp Don't know

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20. The call number of a book you have been looking for is PE 1625.C29. Between which of the following two call numbers would you find this book?

The call number of a book you have been looking for is PE 1625.C29. Between which of the following two call numbers would you find this book?   PE 1625.C4 and PE 1625.C43 PE 29.C54 and PE 1625.C3 PE 164.C33 and PE 1625.A54 P 28.C29 and PE 28.C3 Don't know

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21. It is acceptable not to cite a source if

It is acceptable not to cite a source if   The author is dead I am on a tight schedule I do not know the author of the source None of the above Don't know

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22. A reference list or works cited page

A reference list or works cited page   includes sources cited in a book or an article allows you to locate additional sources on a topic allows you to locate works cited in that book or article All of the above Don't know

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23. When you request an item through the LEOdelivers service

When you request an item through the LEOdelivers service   You have searched for the item at Wilson Library, but this library does not own the item Another library that owns the item will lend you the item You will not have to pay for the loan of the item All of the above Don't know

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24. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a citation management program, such as RefWorks:

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a citation management program, such as RefWorks:   Spell checking your reference list Storing citations (either those you have imported from databases or manually input yourself) Creating bibliographies Creating in-text references Don't know

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25. What type of article usually has a section on methodology?

What type of article usually has a section on methodology?   An empirical study A book review A literature review None of the above Don't know

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26. Which of the following search statements will get the most relevant results for the following topic: Discuss capital punishment as a deterrent to crime.

Which of the following search statements will get the most relevant results for the following topic: Discuss capital punishment as a deterrent to crime.   “Capital punishment” or crime or deterrent Deterrent and (crime or punishment) “Capital punishment” and crime and deterrent Punishment and crime and deterrent Don't know

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27. The most efficient way to find academic or scholarly journal articles on the topic of climate change is to:

The most efficient way to find academic or scholarly journal articles on the topic of climate change is to:   Look through print or electronic encyclopedias Search the library’s online journal article databases Use an internet search engine, such as Google or Bing Search the Library of Congress website Don't know

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28. If you are searching for scholarly journal articles on “The effect of eating disorders on college students’ academic achievement”, which of the following databases below would help you find the most appropriate articles?

If you are searching for scholarly journal articles on “The effect of eating disorders on college students’ academic achievement”, which of the following databases below would help you find the most appropriate articles?   Psychology databases Education databases Sociology databases Psychology, Education,and Sociology Databases Don't know

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29. Which three criteria are the most important to consider when evaluating a website to use as a reference for an academic research paper?

Which three criteria are the most important to consider when evaluating a website to use as a reference for an academic research paper?   Navigation, structure, and format of the website Authority, purpose, and currency of the website Layout, graphics, and publisher of the website Bias, integrity, and cost of the website Don't know

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30. Mark ALL passages below which appropriately cite this passage from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from the Birmingham Jail":

You deplore the demonstrations taking place in Birmingham. But your statement, I am sorry to say, fails to express a similar concern for the conditions that brought about the demonstrations. I am sure that none of you would want to rest content with the superficial kind of social analysis that deals merely with effects and does not grapple with underlying causes. It is unfortunate that demonstrations are taking place in Birmingham, but it is even more unfortunate that the city's white power structure left the Negro community with no alternative.

Mark ALL passages below which appropriately cite this passage from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from the Birmingham Jail": You deplore the demonstrations taking place in Birmingham. But your statement, I am sorry to say, fails to express a similar concern for the conditions that brought about the demonstrations. I am sure that none of you would want to rest content with the superficial kind of social analysis that deals merely with effects and does not grapple with underlying causes. It is unfortunate that demonstrations are taking place in Birmingham, but it is even more unfortunate that the city's white power structure left the Negro community with no alternative.   In "Letter from the Birmingham Jail," King writes to fellow clergy saying that although they "deplore the demonstrations taking place in Birmingham, your statement fails to express a similar concern for the conditions that brought about the demonstrations." Martin Luther King was certain that nobody would want to be contented with a surfacy type of social analysis that concerns itself only with effects and doesn't deal with root causes. Martin Luther King wrote that the city of Birmingham's "white power structure" left African-Americans there "no alternative" but to demonstrate ("Letter from the Birmingham Jail" para. 5). Don't know