In this collaborative project, academic librarians across six colleges in New Jersey surveyed first-year students regarding their research preparation and their experiences in high school and in their first year of college. Data from this study was used in a subsequent article that looked at first-years' confidence in specific information literacy skills, the strategies learners brought with them from high school, and how research projects, expectations, and finding and using information were different from high school to college.

The need for effective library advocates has never been greater, but the call for action often comes last-minute, and would-be supporters aren’t sure what to say. Be ready for the call by creating your own statement addressing a realistic situation and rehearse with a partner. Learn practical ways to use body language and techniques to create confidence when speaking.