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This study explores upper-division students' research competencies, dispositions, challenges, and developments through focus group interviews complemented by surveys, including local responses to the Experiences with Information Literacy topical module from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). These undergraduates, apprenticing as researchers, use research practices that are more novice than expert, as described in the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. They employ a range of abilities in the research process and demonstrate an emerging knowledge of the information environment and of academic disciplines. Because curriculum strongly influences information literacy development, librarians should pursue close collaborations with faculty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the evolving nature of the Introduction to Information Technology and Presentation course at California State University, Fullerton. Background of the university; Overview of the library instruction program at the university; Assessment techniques used to measure student learning and program effectiveness.