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ACRL Framework for Information Literacy

Knowledge Practices and Dispositions for Learners

ACRL Framework for Information Literacy

Research is iterative and depends upon asking increasingly complex or new questions whose answers in turn develop additional questions or lines of inquiry in any field (ACRL, 2015).


Knowledge Practices: Learners who are developing their information literate abilities

  • determine an appropriate scope of investigation;
  • organize information in meaningful ways; and
  • draw reasonable conclusions based on the analysis and interpretation of information.

Dispositions: Learners who are developing their information literate abilities

  • consider research as open-ended exploration and engagement with information;
  • seek appropriate help when needed; and
  • follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information;

 

Association of College & Research Libraries. (2015, February 9). Framework for information literacy for higher education. American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework

Searching for information is often nonlinear and iterative, requiring the evaluation of a range of information sources and the mental flexibility to pursue alternate avenues as new understanding develops (ACRL, 2015).


Knowledge Practices: Learners who are developing their information literate abilities

  • match information needs and search strategies to appropriate search tools;
  • design and refine needs and search strategies as necessary, based on search results.

Dispositions: Learners who are developing their information literate abilities

  • recognize the value of browsing and other serendipitous methods of gathering information; and
  • seek guidance from experts, such as librarians, researchers, and professionals

 

Association of College & Research Libraries. (2015, February 9). Framework for information literacy for higher education. American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework


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Summer Course Instruction

Asynchronous library instruction is available for online summer sessions. Librarians will work with faculty to determine the best way to support your course with instructional videos and tutorials featuring use of library databases and general research.


Module Assessment

Library instruction assessment is most often formative. For summer online library instruction, it may include: (1) feedback from the student (exit tickets) focused on their learning; (2) questions focused on how sessions have improved their understanding of and skills related to concepts presented; and (3) tutorial activities applying skills introduced during instruction.


Consider a Library Guide

Archer Library Guides are designed and developed by instruction librarians and library department liaisons. Consider a guide to support your course, a specific assignment, or general research.


Request a Tutorial

Interested in a summer instruction session for your course? Contact me via email at dschreck@ashland.edu, phone at 419-289-5406, or stop in the IRC for additional information. Keep in mind, Archer Library's instruction program site is always available.

 

 

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