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The ability to 1) understand the nature and extent of information relevant to a number of specific subject areas of learning; 2) access the information effectively and efficiently; 3) evaluate the information and its sources critically, and incorporate selected information into one's knowledge base; 4) use the information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose; 5) understand the importance of the legal and ethical use of this information.

ILAC at Flagler College aims at enhancing the efforts of students, faculty, and staff at the discovery and creation of knowledge by preparing them to efficiently access, think critically about, and use information in the variety of media formats it presents itself, and to do this in a way best suited and most relevant to their academic pursuits in a number of subject areas.  The ILAC program thus seeks to nurture the intellectual growth of students so they might become information literate learners in their chosen fields, as well as information literate learners for life.

Emerging out of the Office of Library Services, the ILAC program supports the mission of the Proctor Library in its efforts to enhance the instructional and educational mission of Flagler College. The principle means for this is the subject-area library liaison structure that seeks to cultivate collaboration with faculty of each department, and with the common goal of guiding students through their experience of the information, research processes, and methods particular to each field of specialization.

Each academic department at Flagler College is assigned a librarian who functions as the library's liaison to that department. The library liaisons seek collaborative relationships with faculty in order to determine how best to meet the research needs of the students -- to develop and reinforce students' IL skills within the respective disciplines and for use throughout their lives. See the roster below to contact a department's library liaison.

Instruction sessions are often held in the Proctor Library, room 200 on the second floor. Instruction can also be offered in the classroom. Ideally, instruction design is struck after a department liaison meets with a faculty member to discuss the learning outcomes of a particular research assignment, thus ensuring a relevant session. Liaisons may also offer instruction on the use of the Voyager catalog, particular databases, and on specialized resources relevant to a particular discipline.

The core of our instruction is student-centered learning. Thus, it is our goal to provide instruction to students that is both relevant and engaging, and that helps nurture an authentic student-centered learning environment. In order to reach this goal, the Liaison's emphasis is on (1) faculty-outreach to promote collaboration, (2) professional development in methods of teaching & learning, and (3) personal enhancement of knowledge in various subject areas. Liaison's are prepared to assist faculty with course-related research design and instruction that will promote learning outcomes and help ensure a successful learning experience for both students and faculty.

If you are interested in learning more about ILAC at Flagler College, contact Jack Daniels , Reference & Instruction Librarian, x330.