Library and Information Studies
The Library provides an extensive program of information literacy instruction that helps prepare students to be effective life-long learners in a rapidly changing technological environment. Students learn how to find, obtain, utilize and evaluate information ethically and effectively. This makes all Manhattanville College graduates critical consumers of information in all its forms.
Manhattanville students receive Information Literacy instruction both within the First-Year Program and in dedicated LIS courses. All librarians deliver classroom instruction, working directly with students to solve practical research problems. Students learn about the full spectrum of information resources and which to use for specific applications. Critical evaluation of information sources is among the most important skills that students gain. Digital Literacy is now taught within some LIS courses.
Information Literacy and the Curriculum
Starting Fall 2014, the Information Literacy curriculum competency was placed within First-Year Writing. Students who entered the College prior to Fall, 2014, must fulfill a one-credit Information Literacy graduation requirement by taking an LIS designated course. A grade of C- or higher is needed to fulfill this requirement.
Departmental Liaisons
Lynda Hanley — Education (Doctoral level)
Catherine Medeot — Visual Studies and Art History, Philosophy, Physics, Studio Art, World Languages
Paula Moskowitz — Academic Writing, Economics/Finance/Management, Education (Undergraduate and Masters level), Graduate Business, Political Science and Legal Studies, Psychology, World Religions.
Albert Neal -- Dance & Theatre, Music
Jeff Rosedale — First Year Program, Global and International Studies, Library and Information Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Sociology & Anthropology.
Mary-Elizabeth Schaub — Biology, Chemistry, Communication and Media.
Lauren Ziarko —American Studies, ATLAS, Castle Scholars, History, Museum Studies, Sport Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies.