Teaching Librarian

Alison Tollas, MA

Alison Tollas is a professor of Library Department in the College of Arts and Sciences. Tollas holds a degree in Library and Information Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a Teaching Librarian, Alison teaches students about information literacy and provides reference services.

She teaches Information Literacy 101.

Contact Us

Contact Alison Tollas for information on General Education

Library 124

563-333-6244

TollasAlison@sau.edu

Education

MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Library and Information Studies
BA, University of Wisconsin-Superior, English and Writing

Courses Taught

Information Literacy

This course prepares students to find, evaluate, and use information effectively. In addition to covering the basics of university-level research such as using libraries, locating high-quality information, documenting sources, etc., this course also addresses contemporary topics such as artificial intelligence, media literacy, and fake news. After completing this course, students will know how to conduct academic research in a quick, efficient, and stress-free manner. It is strongly recommended that students take this course in their first year of study.