(Common Goal - Continued from Page 1) which we are involved, the different articles published herein illustrate the fact that all library functions from reference, to library exhibits, to faculty targeted workshops, to collection development, to direct classroom instructional programs, are all performed with an eye toward promotion of information literacy for the college community. Some of our ongoing information literacy activities include: All new course or program developers must fill out the "Library Articulation" and the "Information Literacy" section of the College's Course Proposal Form before making a formal presentation of the course/program to the College Wide Curriculum Committee. This provides a great collaborative opportunity between the Library and classroom faculty. Every year at the "Honor's Program" ceremony, the Library awards certificates of academic achievement and U.S. Savings Bonds to winners of the "Research Review Competition." The awardees are selected by a college wide "Research Review Panel" under the aegis of the Library and the Faculty Council. The Library maintains an ongoing program of formal classroom teaching initiatives, and Electronic Library Workshops for faculty and staff of the college. Your comments on any of our programs will always be greatly appreciated.

INFORMATION LITERACY AND THE COLLEGE LIBRARY EXHIBIT Prof. Ken Riccardi Using the Library Exhibit As A Teaching Tool: A Traditional Approach Some people may ask what a library exhibit and information literacy have in common. Well, plenty. A library exhibit is not just a form of visual entertainment, although some exhibits I have seen were quite amusing. The library exhibit is a method of information transfer that informs the viewer about something, such as a celebration, event, or program. In other words, the library exhibit is an educational medium. To be successful as an educational tool, the library exhibit must be integrated into the college curriculum and programs. This can be accomplished when librarians work closely with faculty, staff and students to determine their needs and how best to convey those needs to the target audience. In colleges with diverse student populations, library exhibits function as a bridge between different cultures, lifestyles and languages. They inform people about cultural activities, academic offerings, job training services and remedial education programs. Exhibits bring people together by announcing community activities, sporting events and artistic performances. The collection and services available at a college library can be advertised and promoted through exhibits. (Continued on next page)