According to the Association of College & Research Libraries' "Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education":
"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."
The ACRL's "Framework" is a pivotal set of ideas, goals, and benchmarks for information literacy pedagogy. The six concepts that anchor the Framework are:
Our research and information literacy classes, tutorials, and other learning objects are all anchored in one or more of these core concepts.
Research & Instruction Librarians will work with your students on research strategies and concepts directly tied to a research assignment for a class. We look at the holistic research needs and don't confine discussions to "library resources." Our expertise lies in our ability to help students navigate and think critically about an increasingly complex information ecosystem, which extends far beyond library databases.
Some examples of research and information literacy instruction include:
We look forward to collaborating with faculty about best to advance your students' success.