--- title: The Credo Blog - Referencing the Library World's Hottest Topics | Raymond Pun --- ![credoreference](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Reference/Reference%20Logos/Credo%20Logos/Credo_Landingpage_header-Blog.jpg "credoreference")   - [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) - [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience) - [Il Learning Community](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/information-literacy) - [Affordable Learning Solutions](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/affordable-learning-solutions) ## Raymond Pun ### Recent Posts ## [Integrating Critical Visual Literacy in Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/integrating-critical-visual-literacy-in-library-instruction) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 2/11/19 10:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/vislit.png)](https://blog.credoreference.com/integrating-critical-visual-literacy-in-library-instruction) *By Stacy R. Williams and Raymond Pun* Visual literacy is an important skill to make sense of images and multimedia content. In this post we’ll build off [our previous discussion](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-visual-literacy-with-credo) of teaching visual literacy to delve deeper into how we can engage students to think critically in this area. From social media to digital collections in museums, librarian Stacy R. Williams shares her favorite tools when teaching critical visual literacy concepts in research workshops at the University of Southern California (USC). [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction) ## [Supporting Information Literacy in African American Studies](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-african-american-studies) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 2/4/19 11:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/AfricanAmericanStudies.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-african-american-studies) *By A.J. Muhammad and Raymond Pun* Today there are opportunities to integrate information literacy into interdisciplinary fields such as Ethnic Studies including African American Studies. According to the Encyclopedia of the *World of Sociology*, “African American Studies is an academic discipline that focuses on the cultural, political, economic, religious, and social development of black Americans. First established in American universities in the late 1960s, African American Studies Departments were, in part, the product of student protests and the social climate created by the Civil Rights movement and the Black Power movement.” In this interview, Librarian A.J. Muhammad shares his experiences incorporating research and information literacy skills into his work at The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center For Research Black Culture. [Information Literacy](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/information-literacy), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction) ## [Supporting Information Literacy in Business and Economics](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-business-and-economics) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 1/28/19 1:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/Grace_Liu.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-business-and-economics) *By Grace Liu and Raymond Pun* Supporting business and economic research can be quite challenging, but also fascinating. From globalization data to local company profiles, information literacy instruction can be integrated into business and economic research. In this interview, librarian Grace Liu shares her thoughts on teaching information literacy in these fields at the University of Maine, and how she utilizes the ACRL Framework and its resources to support her teaching practices and lesson plans. ## [Supporting Information Literacy in the Field of Education](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-the-field-of-education) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 1/21/19 10:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/ILeducation.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-the-field-of-education) *By Jennifer Shimada and Raymond Pun* There has been a long practice in teaching information literacy in various areas of education studies such as P-12 focus, counseling, special education, curriculum studies, educational leadership and policy, and so forth. In addition, many graduate programs in education are offered remotely, where students and faculty are part of a distance learning community. How can librarians support graduate studies in education and distance services? In this interview, Librarian Jennifer Shimada shares some tips and resources from her role supporting online learning programs and instructional services at Relay Graduate School of Education. [Information Literacy](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/information-literacy), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction) ## [FYE Spotlight: Loyola Marymount University Library](https://blog.credoreference.com/fye-spotlight-loyola-marymount-university-library) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 1/14/19 10:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/lmulibrary.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/fye-spotlight-loyola-marymount-university-library) *By John Jackson and Raymond Pun* In this FYE Spotlight Series, we’ve spoken to many academic librarians from community colleges to major universities to hear more about their work in supporting the FYE community. In this interview, librarian John Jackson from Loyola Marymount University Library shares his experiences in collaborating and designing outreach programs for first year students. John also discusses the importance of libraries in connecting with first year students as soon as they start. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience) ## [FYE Predictions & Trends for 2019](https://blog.credoreference.com/fye-predictions-trends-for-2019) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 1/7/19 2:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/2019.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/fye-predictions-trends-for-2019) *By Heather F. Ball, Beth Black, and Raymond Pun* [2018](https://blog.credoreference.com/fye-predictions-2018) was an interesting year that saw big shifts in librarians’ responsibilities with interesting developments in open access, makerspaces, and virtual and augmented reality services. The rise of blockchain and artificial intelligence are also being heavily discussed across the field now—but what will 2019 bring? Three academic librarians offered up the following conversation to explore potential FYE and academic librarianship trends for 2019 and beyond. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience) ## [Escape Rooms for the Academic Library: Tips and Tricks for Learning Engagement](https://blog.credoreference.com/escape-rooms-for-the-academic-library-tips-and-tricks-for-learning-engagements) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 12/18/18 11:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YGpXwichiCuetSpFMfxfY4-ZLBrg_Rdr4hZ6Go8zwCpHi7RZVNbAkR2ADhI8y6avIOtcnTaQWL_NXDI3yufnb0rWsOI2IBTmjDG8UTVZqGschJK8U1nGSIvs_O3IrgMo0dNXtJiLZNc-NbUH1A)](https://blog.credoreference.com/escape-rooms-for-the-academic-library-tips-and-tricks-for-learning-engagements) A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a university located in Stockholm, Sweden. In this trip, I created a gamified IL workshop based on escape rooms. About 20 academic librarians came from all over Sweden to participate in this activity and discuss ways to expand the concept into their own practices. Here I’ll explain some tips and tricks for you to consider when creating escape rooms in your own instruction. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction) ## [Supporting Information Literacy in the Health Sciences](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-the-health-sciences) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 12/13/18 10:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/books-1920341_640.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-the-health-sciences) *By Anna Yang and Raymond Pun* Today, health sciences education programs are growing rapidly across the United States. As a result, there are more opportunities to work as a health sciences librarian teaching and supporting information literacy in disciplines like nutrition, physical therapy, nursing, public health, and pharmacy. In this interview, librarian Anna Yang shares her experiences supporting information literacy in this expanding field. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction), [InfoLit – Health Science](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/infolit-health-science) ## [HIP in Action: Collaborative Assignments and Projects](https://blog.credoreference.com/hip-in-action-collaborative-assignments-and-projects) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 12/10/18 1:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/collab.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/hip-in-action-collaborative-assignments-and-projects) This semester, have you collaborated with a teaching faculty or a student affairs colleague in designing an assignment, curriculum, or program for student learning and engagement that utilizes library resources or services including instruction? In this post, we’ll highlight this High-Impact Practice (HIP) and review 3 open access resources for you to explore when designing collaborative activities for the spring semester! [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [HIP In Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/hip-in-action) ## [Using Memes in Library Instruction and Outreach](https://blog.credoreference.com/using-memes-in-library-instruction-and-outreach) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 12/4/18 9:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/q1G03VzBcY2EWXCsxsJp8CkHC32VprVPlhNMfb9hJgknifMppI1SGpoAJU3TgRIvRrIa35Y6gsExs1UD3-xR0yQVNtObTwDwk69I5kpW7oCdioQV81b16MJiJcENmVUDODSUZRdOP9og872NAQ)](https://blog.credoreference.com/using-memes-in-library-instruction-and-outreach) *By Andrew Carlos and Raymond Pun* Memes are an inescapable part of today’s online culture. The Internet is filled with memes: images, videos, texts, or ideas created and virally shared by one person to another to critique or reinforce a specific culture. They can be satirical, ironic, or graphic, and may make references to popular culture like the Batman meme you see here. Memes can also help students make important connections during your library instruction. 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