research overview
- Roberts's research interests focus on information literacy, library instruction, and access to information.
- Contact Info
Roberts, Linds Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor, University Libraries
Research Areas
Research
keywords
- information literacy, critical information literacy, metacognition, adult learning, motivational design, library instruction, access to information, underrepresented student populations
Publications
selected publications
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chapter
- Meet, greet, and eat: Creating community for transfer students through a library picnic. 213-234. 2019
- Scholarship of teaching and learning and transfer of information literacy skills. 31-42. 2019
- The Choice is Yours: Guiding Graduate Students to Construct Meaningful and Motivating Learning Goals. 43-65. 2019
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conference proceeding
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journal article
- So you want to publish: Becoming a researcher. College and Research Libraries News. 10-13. 2021
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The power of peers: approaches from writing and libraries.
Reference Services Review: reference and instructional services for libraries in the digital age.
314-330.
2019
- Instruction and Outreach for Transfer Students: A Colorado Case Study. College and Research Libraries. 94-122. 2019
- Valuing transfer student voices and experiences in campus decision-making 2018
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Research in the Real World: Improving Adult Learners Web Search and Evaluation Skills through Motivational Design and Problem-Based Learning.
College and Research Libraries.
527-551.
2017
- Engaging Transfer Students: Institutional Support, Challenges, and Recommendations 2017
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Exploring motivation: integrating the ARCS model with instruction.
Reference Services Review: reference and instructional services for libraries in the digital age.
149-165.
2017
Teaching
courses taught
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FYXP 1500 - First Year Success Seminar
Primary Instructor - Fall 2021
Designed to assist first-year students with their successful transition to the University of Colorado Boulder. Students will learn about campus resources, goal setting, study skills, and academic exploration. Participation in class discussions, self reflection, and engagement in course assignments are essential in this course. This course will provide a supportive environment for new students to engage with peers, staff, and faculty to support the first eight weeks of the transition to college.
Background
education and training
- M.L.I.S., University of Denver 2013
- B.A., University of Colorado Boulder 2009