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Information Literacy Definition
Information literacy is defined by the American Library Association (ALA) as the ability
to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively
the needed information". Since this definition was drafted by the ALA in 1989, the concept of information
literacy and methodology of insuring an Information Literacy population has evolved considerably.
Objective
The College Libraries instruction faculty actively works with faculty to help students become
more proficient and reflective researchers. Instruction is most effective when the format, content,
and duration are determined collaboratively.
Goals
Specific goals of the Information Literacy Program are to help members of the campus community:
- understand the organization of information;
- effectively select and access both printed and electronic resources;
- critically evaluate the authority, relevance, and usefulness of information encountered in various media and formats;
- use information ethically to express and communicate their ideas.
Scheduling a session
Library instruction should be scheduled as closely as possible to the time your students start working on their projects or assignments.
Sessions are held in the library's electronic classroom, which allows students to learn in a hands-on environment. A librarian can
also come to your classroom to offer instruction.
If your assignment requires using many different sources or if you request library instruction for the same course each semester,
librarians can create a Web page specifically for your class. Visit Class Web Pages for examples.
To schedule an instruction session, use the Online Form
well in advance (at least a week before) to have a better chance of getting the dates and times you would like. We tend to be very
busy at the beginning of the semester.
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