MILU, Library, The University of West Indies, Mona

Through the Mona Information Literacy Unit (MILU) the Library assists in developing competencies needed to be Information literate through instruction sessions to students and staff.

Orientation Sessions/Tours
MILU offers orientation sessions/tours to new students and staff. Orientation Tours are usually scheduled during the first two weeks of Semester 1 and these begin in the Multifunctional Room. No prior registration is needed for these tours. Students should check the tour schedules at the Main and Branch Libraries.

Instruction Sessions (In Class) Open Sessions for students include

Effective library research
Using the OPAC
Introduction to the Web
Online search strategies
Locating periodical articles via databases

Students are encouraged to book in advance for these sessions as soon as Instruction Session Schedules are posted. Classes are usually limited to 20 students.

Customised Sessions are also offered for specific groups/ subject areas Please contact MILU to arrange a course

Finding, evaluating and using print and electronic information resources in specific subject areas
Online search strategies
Citation Styles
The Library invites Faculty to request sessions for their classes at least 2 weeks in advance

Workshops for Staff

Instruction workshops for Faculty are usually scheduled in Semester 2 and may include sessions on
e xploiting online resources including databases.

Special workshops related to the Internet, OPAC, specific databases or other resources may be arranged for Faculty and Instructors on request.

MILU also offers IL modules in UWI Foundation Courses including

Language: Exposition and argument - FD14A & UC10A
English for Academic Purposes FD10A
Advanced Academic English - LG600

Online Tutorials and sites (self help)

Using the Online Public Access Catalogue (Basic Tips)
Orientation Video
APA Style
Chicago Style
Citing Using the MLA Style
Vancouver Style
Webwise: the BBC's guide to Using the Internet and Computer Tutor: the BBC's Guide to Using a Computer (Click on link on page)

Contact us: milu@library.uwimona.edu.jm
Phone: 512-3585, 512-3587, 512-3618
Verna George, Snr. Librarian, Information Literacy Co-ordinator
email: verna.george@uwimona.edu.jm
Faith McKoy-Johnson, Librarian
email: faith.mckoyjohnson02@uwimona.edu.jm

Mona Information Literacy Unit working with Faculty and students for life-long learning