Information literacy is "a continuum of skills, behaviours, approaches and values that is so deeply entwined with the uses of information as to be a fundamental element of learning, scholarship and research. It is the defining characteristic of the discerning scholar, the informed and judicious citizen, and the autonomous learner. (ANCIL, 2011)
Why Teach Information Literacy?
Embedding information literacy instruction into your curriculum can enhance student research skills, and increase academic and employment success by:
- Exposing students to academic resources and other quality sources of information
- Developing critical thinking skills and promoting academic rigor
- Providing targeted, needs-based database training to improve research efficiency
- Stimulating life-long learning habits by encouraging future use of library resources
A Framework for Information Literacy
Sheridan Library follows the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, adopted by the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) in 2016. According to ACRL,
“The Framework is a mechanism for guiding the development of information literacy programs within higher education institutions while also promoting discussion about the nature of key concepts in information in general education and disciplinary studies.” – Information Literacy Framework, Appendix 1
The Framework defines six (6) key concepts that every student needs an opportunity to explore:
Articles & Presentations
- Assessing the Value of Course-Embedded Information Literacy on Student Learning and Achievement. and
- Information literacy competency standards for students: A measure of the effectiveness of information literacy initiatives in higher education. Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. 2013.
- An essential partner: The librarian's role in student learning assessment. Debra Gilchrist & Megan Oakleaf. National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. 2012.
- All together now: Getting faculty, administrators, and staff engaged in information literacy assessment. Megan Oakleaf, Michelle S. Millet, & Leah Kraus. Libraries and the Academy, 11(3). 2011.
- Truth be told: How college students evaluate and use information in the Digital Age. Project Information Literacy. 2010.
- Importance of information literacy skills for an information literate society [Conference Paper]. Prasanna Ranaweera. NACLIS. 2008.
- Referencing science: Teaching undergraduates to identify, validate, and utilize peer-reviewed online literature. William A. Berzonsky and Katherine D. Richardson. Journal of Natural Resources & Life Sciences Education, 37. 2008
- Through the looking glass: Teaching information literacy with threshold concepts [VoiceThread.com]. Korey Brunetti, Amy R. Hofer, & Lori Townsend. Presented at the 2009 WILU Conference, Montreal, May 25-27, 2009.
Books
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Scholarly Information Discovery in the Networked Academic Learning Environment
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Publication Date: 2014From O'Reilly Learning
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