Information Literacy User Services Library and Information Science

Information Literacy User Services Library and Information Science

Information Literacy

Information literacy initiatives exist to teach users core skills and concepts about searching for, obtaining, and evaluating information.

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- Describes how to a new information literacy program or assessing an existing program. These standards, performance indicators, and examples are approved by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).

- Article examines the results of an information literacy program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
- Author Debra Jones argues that critical thinking is a key component of information literacy instruction in this conference paper from 1996.
- This case-study outlines a teaching partnership between library and academic staff at the University of Waikato. It describes the strategies adopted to develop greater student information literacy and knowledge of source materials; and demonstrates the i
- Article from Academic Exchange Quarterly which discusses ways that librarians can collaborate with health science faculty to teach information literacy to students.
- University of Louisville program that addresses information literacy issues.
- Summarizes the proceedings of two major conferences, the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat VI and the International Association School Librarianship conference. In addition, the authors look at the entire history of information literacy and bring toge
- Encyclopedia article which examines and defines the concept of information literacy.
- This article discusses the information-seeking behavior of students in a large urban university and the impact that behavior can have on the development and delivery of instructional and reference services.
- Describes opportunities for students, faculty and staff to become familiar with the libraries' spaces and services, improve research skills, learn about technology, and investigate the information environment.
- Encyclopedia article on information literacy. Includes definition, history, and list of references.
- The primary goal of the ISTE NETS Project is to enable stakeholders in PreK-12 education to develop national standards for educational uses of technology that facilitate school improvement in the United States.
- List of web sites by category dealing with information literacy issues.
- American Library Association list of nine standards to use in information literacy.
- Annotated list with links of good papers that pertain to information literacy.
- Offers resources that inform and help instruct librarians, teachers, parents, and students about information literacy.
- Attempts to articulate elements of exemplary information literacy programs for undergraduate students at four-year and two-year institutions.
- Project Plan Prepared for the Association of College and Research Libraries.
- From Syracuse University Library.
- Ongoing Kent State project to create a standardized test that measures students' information literacy skills and serves as an assessment tool for Information Literacy programs. Related bibliographies and web resources are included.
- Learn about information literacy and how it is being taught in higher education.
- Includes information about the national standards for information literacy in K-12 education. Provides details about the book, Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, and supplemental materials for implementing the standards.
- An award-winning, interactive library tutorial, created by the Digital Information Literacy Office at the University of Texas at Austin. TILT has an open publication license that allows other institutions to create customized, local versions of the tutor
- Annotated list of resources on the Web relating to information literacy. It is divided into several helpful categories.
- Links to information literacy credit courses in Canadian colleges and universities.
- A comprehensive source about information literacy including: What is information literacy? Why it is important? How can I teach it? Who is doing it? And where can I read more?
- Textbook at York College of Pennsylvania. Breaks down information literacy into three main sections: Locate, Evaluate, and Use Effectively. Each section is subdivided into specific issues surrounding these aspects of information literacy and provides ma
- Designed to train users in in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to fully understand Information Fluency. Focuses on teaching people how to locate, evaluate, and integrate digital information.
- This American Library Association initiative aims to build bridges between academic / school library information literacy programs and public libraries.
- Article which examines how information literacy is teaching students how to learn to learn.
- Tips and reminders for teachers and students when using or planning to use the web in lessons or research.
- Provides a list of guidelines to help users to identify internet-based resources of value to meet their information needs.
- Self-paced, interactive tutorial for information literacy designed to develop information and research skills.
- A collection of resources primarily about the practice of teaching information literacy. Of special interest are pages about computer classroom control systems, textbooks for information literacy courses, and examples of best practices. The Committee is
- Describes how information literacy is "experienced by those who use information." Addresses information-seekers conception of information literacy.
- Provides a brief analysis of ways information literacy impacts today's world. Author Humes is from the National Institute on Postsecondary Education, Libraries, and Lifelong Learning.
- Reasons why teachers and teacher education students should learn about information literacy.
- Guidelines meant to ensure students have a positive library experience and meant to reinforce library use as a means of learning.
- Learn how to evaluate web sites so that you select only good ones for use in teaching.
- The following brief guide provides an introduction to the concept of information literacy and model information literacy programs aimed at faculty.
- Self-paced tutorials, 8 in all, covering core facets of researching. The free Authorware Web Player plugin (from Macromedia) is required for viewing.
- An organized collection of freely available articles, conference-papers, bibliographies and websites in the field of information literacy literature.
- The Big6 Model is one approach to teaching information literacy skills.
- Links to various definitions and to articles and references focusing on creating effective library assignments.
- This article discusses the collaboration between the Libraries and the Freshman Seminar Program at Washington State University. Many goals related to information literacy competencies as defined by the library and higher education associations are met th
- A guide to a variety of resources that relate to the concept of information literacy. Unique features include programs in K-12 education and conference listings. Use caution--some subpages have not been updated regularly.
- Links to various academic and practical resources on literacy research, opinion and training.
- Commentary about libraries, library instruction, and information literacy by Michael Lorenzen at Central Michigan University.
- Description of a course at York College that teaches students about information literacy.
- An initiative to assist librarians in becoming information literacy teachers, leaders and advocates. The 4.5 day "Immersion" program is described. A selection of advocacy resources and readings for new instruction librarians are included.
- Article describes ways that information literacy can be placed within the higher education curriculum.
- Subtitled "Strategies for Developing Informed Decision-Makers and Independent Lifelong Learners," this site provides practical guidelines and examples for school librarians and teachers for implementing information literacy in schools (K -12). I
- Article on how instructors can teach problem and information literacy skills to students when they are using technology.
- Lists important conferences for information literacy professionals. Notable links include a listing of information literacy course syllabi, guides for writing library assignments, and sites about electronic library classrooms.
- Resources for information discovery and evaluation provided by Keith Stanger, 'Library Guy', an Eastern Michigan University librarian.

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