There has been a plethora of research on information seeking and use; much of which is of very high quality and utility. Only some of the modeling and inquiry has been applied practically in library environments, though. In some instances, the disconnect may be due to an abstract assumption (real or perceived) of information seeking research. The goal of the proposed project is to test one particular approach to instruction that has the potential of linking the possible abstractness of information to the concreteness of students’ academic programs. If the approach is successful it may be transferable to all information mediation services, including reference services.