Research methods, information literacy, librarians...

"Research methods 'beyond Google'" (Inside Higher Ed, June 17, 2008) looks at the need to improve undergraduate students' research competencies. Although 'born digital', undergraduate students often lack the library and research skills necessary for academic success. Initiatives at Cornell University and the University of California at Berkeley seek to address this need. The Cornell Undergraduate Information Competency Initiative, and the Mellon Library/Faculty Fellowship for Undergraduate Research at the U of CA Berkeley are collaborative initiatives between teaching faculty, librarians, and IT personnel. Smaller scale projects could be undertaken in any setting...