--- title: The Credo Blog - Referencing the Library World's Hottest Topics | Credo in Action description: Credo in Action | --- ![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) ## [Credo in Action: Success Stories from Libraries Who Enriched Research Instruction with Credo](https://blog.credoreference.com/credo-in-action-success-stories-from-libraries-who-enriched-research-instruction-with-credo) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 10/7/19 2:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [![CredoInInstruction_Square_250x250_v1 (1)](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CredoInInstruction_Square_250x250_v1%20(1).jpg?width=200&name=CredoInInstruction_Square_250x250_v1%20(1).jpg)](https://mktg.credoreference.com/credo-in-instruction-maximize-your-library-instruction)We reached out to subscribers and asked them to share stories about how Credo impacted their library instruction efforts. We were impressed by the innovation and creativity these librarians demonstrated in designing FYE programming, workshops, activities, and for-credit courses to help their students build the IL skills that will be essential to their academic and personal success.  [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference), [InfoLit – Core](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/infolit-core) ## [Teaching Categories and Types of Sources with Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-categories-and-types-of-sources-with-credo-reference) Posted by [Beth Black](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/beth-black) on 10/2/19 12:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     ![studentsoncomputer](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/studentsoncomputer.jpg?width=300&name=studentsoncomputer.jpg)Types of sources often confuse students. They are told to find academic or scholarly articles but many students, particularly first-year students, haven’t used these before and aren’t sure how to determine if a source is scholarly. This is a difficult task for beginning college students, as sources that came into being for different purposes and through different processes often look the same on the computer screen through a novice’s eye. Credo Reference can help you teach the differences between sources because it pulls several types together in search results and on Topic Pages. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action), [Second Year Transition](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/second-year-transition), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [Recasting the Narrative: Librarians As Storytellers in a Changing World](https://blog.credoreference.com/recasting-the-narrative-librarians-as-storytellers-in-a-changing-world) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 4/8/19 12:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/public-speaking-3926344_640.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/recasting-the-narrative-librarians-as-storytellers-in-a-changing-world) The theme for this year’s ACRL conference is “Recasting the Narrative,” and in this era of rapid-fire disruption it’s hard to avoid thinking about how institutions we take for granted will have to transform themselves. As the information landscape flips upside-down and inside-out, librarians are uniquely positioned to help people navigate this new reality. But rather than serve as the traditional gatekeepers and tour guides of information, one of the trends we’re seeing today is the evolution of librarians as storytellers. [Conferences](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/conferences), [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action), [Assessment](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/assessment) ## [Teaching Research Questions and Background Research with Credo, Part II](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-research-questions-and-background-research-with-credo-part-ii) Posted by [Beth Black](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/beth-black) on 2/12/19 2:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/mindmap-2123973_640.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-research-questions-and-background-research-with-credo-part-ii) *by Beth Black and Raymond Pun* Last week Beth and Ray offered [activities and suggestions](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-research-questions-and-background-research-with-credo) for teaching students about research questions criteria and the role of background information when starting their research projects. This week the two take a look at writing and revising research questions using Credo Online Reference Service. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) ## [Teaching Research Questions and Background Research with Credo, Part I](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-research-questions-and-background-research-with-credo) Posted by [Beth Black](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/beth-black) on 2/5/19 2:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/mindmap-2123973_640.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-research-questions-and-background-research-with-credo) *By Beth Black and Raymond Pun* Research question formation and background research are important parts of the process that set students up for success in seeing their assignments to completion. [Credo Online Reference Service](https://corp.credoreference.com/product-services/credo-online-reference-service.html) is a good tool for giving students practice with these fundamental steps during library instruction sessions. This 2-part series will describe an FYE workshop Beth designed and offered at Ohio State University for honors students. It can be easily adapted to class visits to courses in which students will have a research assignment. The workshop is part of the common read program, and is titled “What’s in a Question? Research Questions and \[common read title\]”. Make sure students have access to computers or tablets so they can use Credo during the session. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) ## [Supporting Information Literacy in the Humanities](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-the-humanities) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 10/4/18 1:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/hum%201.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/supporting-information-literacy-in-the-humanities) *By Liz King and Raymond Pun*  Raymond Pun recently spoke with Liz King, the Humanities Librarian at Alkek Library in Texas State University. Liz shares her techniques for connecting information literacy to things they do every day, how she overcomes misconceptions about the nature of research in the humanities field, and which resources she leans on when designing instruction. [Information Literacy](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/information-literacy), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) ## [FYE Spotlight: University of the West Indies, Mona Library in Kingston, Jamaica](https://blog.credoreference.com/fye-spotlight-university-of-the-west-indies-mona-library-in-kingston-jamaica) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 12/26/17 11:16 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/UWI%20Library%20Frontscape.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/fye-spotlight-university-of-the-west-indies-mona-library-in-kingston-jamaica) FYE Correspondent Raymond Pun recently interviewed Jessica C. Lewis and Yolanda Tugwell, librarians at the University of the West Indies’ Mona Library in Kingston, Jamaica. They discussed some of the proactive steps their library takes to meet new students in the dormitories and at the writing center, in addition to providing one-shots for almost 3,000 first year students annually. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) ## [Teaching the ACRL Frames Using Credo (Part II)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-the-acrl-frames-using-credo-part-ii) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 12/18/17 11:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Stock%20Images/ACRL%20blog%20post%20pic.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-the-acrl-frames-using-credo-part-ii) By Kenya Flash and Raymond Pun **Thinking of creative ways to teach the ACRL Frames using Credo?** We began our discussion of Credo and the ACRL Frames, [here](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-the-acrl-frames-using-credo-part-i). In this piece, we’ll cover three additional frames that will assist you in diving deeper into the complexities of research for your students. The three frames we will explore through this post: [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Information Literacy](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/information-literacy), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) ## [Teaching Social Justice with Credo (Webinar Recap)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-social-justice-with-credo-webinar-recap) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 12/11/17 2:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/SocialJusticeTitleSlide.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-social-justice-with-credo-webinar-recap) Librarians Ray Pun (Fresno State) and Kenya Flash (Yale University) recently joined us to discuss teaching social justice issues using Credo. Campuses have always provided a space to nurture political thought and activity, and librarians can tap into students’ growing interest while also teaching sound research strategies that will benefit all of their studies. [Current Events](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/current-events), [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) ## [Teaching the ACRL Frames Using Credo (Part I)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-the-acrl-frames-using-credo-part-i) Posted by [Raymond Pun](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/raymond-pun) on 11/16/17 11:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/20432812466_d085e65602_z.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-the-acrl-frames-using-credo-part-i) By Kenya Flash and Raymond Pun Are you looking for creative ways to teach the ACRL Frames? In this piece, we’ll cover three frames that can be used to dive deeper into the complexities of the research process, and show how Credo can help students put these concepts into action. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Information Literacy](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/information-literacy), [Library Instruction](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/library-instruction), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) [All posts](https://blog.credoreference.com/all) [Next](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ## Follow us and like us! ### [![Follow by Email](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flat_email.png?width=44&name=flat_email.png "Follow by Email")](http://www.specificfeeds.com/widgets/emailSubscribeEncFeed/VzVRak5yeThnRTgrY1lseUtIRlZmQVI1WkNDbGdldkxBWndST1RBYk9oMEcwS1lraFNVZHVKTkc3cDNndjBQN1p5KzdUTDVXL3VtdGRyUVdRb0tRVEFDZlR4djI5YUxPQUZ0aXU1WnR0Wi9XMmh2bkhvYWtzK2h5aXUvdzhXV0R8dHJCdklmdEIwM2dzaytjY1B1UTVIak9RYzIrZjI2a1NhTW1CbWE0a0hNMD0=/OA==/) [![Facebook](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flat_facebook.png?width=44&name=flat_facebook.png "Facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/credoreference) [![Twitter](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flat_twitter.png?width=44&name=flat_twitter.png "Twitter")](https://twitter.com/credoreference) [![LinkedIn](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flat_linkedin.png?width=44&name=flat_linkedin.png "LinkedIn")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/826388)  [Tweets by credoreference](https://twitter.com/credoreference) ### Recent Posts