Nancy Fawley|Nikki Krysak
Information Literacy Opportunities within the Discovery Tool Environment
University of Alabama|Norwich University Applied Research Institute
discovery tools primo ebsco discovery service summon worldcat local aim make scholarly research intuitive students part single interface searching across multiple platforms including library feebased databases unique digital collections discovery tools sync way many undergraduates look information offer googlelike experience contrast previous methods research required first knowing database use searching one differently according specifications however broad searches across multiple formats different systems controlled vocabulary force instructors rethink way teach students find information article establish best practices assist librarians developing instructional classes students conduct research using discovery tool