Information Literacy and Organization

Song: Viva la Library

Definitions

• Information Literacy Defined

  • 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.“ (ALA, 1989)

• Information Literacy Redefined

  • "Information literacy is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning." (ALA, 2016)

Lesson

• Introduction to Information Literacy - Association of College and Research Libraries

  • 5 Components of Information Literacy video (4:26)

  • Determine the extent and nature of information needed = IDENTIFY / NEED / KNOW

  • Access the needed information effectively and efficiently = FIND / ACCESS

  • Evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base = EVALUATE

    • CARS / CARDS / CRAP

    • Video: Evaluating Websites

  • Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose = APPLY / USE

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

    • Privacy and security

    • Fair use

      • Google Advanced Search

    • Netiquette

    • Plagiarism

      • Quiz

    • Keep track of where all information comes from / Citations

      • EasyBib

      • Cite in Google Docs

      • Cite in MS Word

      • Zotero

    • Information Literacy Program (ILP) with Ability Components, Objectives, and Competencies.

Additional Resources

• TED Talk: Eli Pariser: Beware online "filter bubbles"

• Typing Games, Lessons, and Tests