Integrating chemical information literacy into an undergraduate chemistry program via a series of guest librarian presentations is proposed as a viable alternative to a formal course.   A recent large-scale analysis conducted by Hong Kong Baptist University demonstrated a statistically significant correlation between student performance and library instruction, but only if a certain minimum amount of instruction is provided.  This finding, coupled with desired proficiencies articulated in Information Competencies for Chemistry Undergraduates by the Special Libraries Association, Chemistry Division, spurred the development of a set of �one-shot� instruction sessions tied to explicit information competencies. This skill-specific sequence of instruction, attached to defined classes, will enable chemistry students to develop a thorough understanding of chemical literature and how it fits into scholarly communication in the sciences.  This paper will detail a plan to systematically integrate, at point-of-need, information literacy skills into the chemistry undergraduate curriculum.

One-shot wonder: Integrating chemical information literacy throughout the curriculum

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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