Library Instruction & Information Literacy  

Information for faculty on information literacy, creating effective research assignments, scheduling library instruction, library instruction options, and term paper alternatives. 

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information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."

Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning, and is common to all disciplines, learning environments, and all levels of education.

An information literate individual is able to:

• Determine  the extent of information needed

• Access  information effectively and efficiently

• Evaluate  information and its sources critically

• Incorporate  information into one’s knowledge base

• Use  information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose

• Understand  economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access/use information ethically/legally

Sources:

Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. ACRL. 2000.  

Characteristics of Excellence in Higher Education.  Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  2006. p. 42.