In this presentation, we describe our process of rethinking and reinventing our approach to information literacy instruction and developing a minor in Information Studies. Over two years we decreased librarian-taught one-shots, eliminated our ineffective liaison (non)program, collaborated with the Writing Center to provide peer-to-peer research and writing support, and developed train-the-trainer workshops for faculty. We describe the Information Studies curriculum, its connection to The Framework, and how teaching in the minor has impacted our self-perception and identity as librarians. We engage attendees in asking themselves the hard questions that we asked ourselves as we began to reinvent how we work. Participants will:
Evaluate their role as teaching librarians and their satisfaction with current work models in order to prioritize and/or rethink their efforts in teaching information literacy.
Consider the applicability and usefulness of different models used to teach information literacy in order to determine if/what may be useful at one's own institution.
