Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice in. Information literacy helps us in our day to day life such as buying a house, choosing a school, making an investment, voting for the election, and many more. It involves the lifelong intellectual process of gaining meaning from text. Information literacy standards information literacy. Australian and new zealand information literacy framework adbu. I nformation literacy source books information literacy instruction theory and practice second edition esther s. Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice in an undergraduate health sciences curriculum map introduction in early 2016, the association of college and research libraries acrl formally adopted the framework for information literacy in higher education framework as part of the.
Being information literate, and having the skills to effectively navigate the complex landscape of proliferating information. Todays spotlight on scholarship features the article becoming gardeners. Leddy library information literacy policy table of contents. They can be used in various ways to enliven and add interest to classes and increase student engagement. Acrl framework for information literacy for higher education 2014 that is being developed for. A roadmap for assessing student learning using the new. Community college librarians and the acrl framework. Using the acrl framework for information literacy to. Political science acrl 2008 psychology information literacy standards acrl. Improving and assessing information literacy skills through facultylibrarian collaboration abstract this article addresses ways to assess the effectiveness of integrating information literacy into college courses by taking a close look at a partnership developed between dr. It was possible to do an excellent job of teaching. This framework for information literacy for higher education framework grows out of a belief that information literacy as an educational reform movement will realize its potential only through a richer, more complex set of core ideas. Acrl framework for information literacy for higher education handout prepared for.
Awareness, adoption, and application of the association of. Using the acrl framework for information literacy to foster teaching and learning partnerships article pdf available in south african journal of libraries and information science 822. During the fifteen years since the publication of the information literacy competency standards for higher. Where the information literacy competency standards for higher education focused on finding and evaluating particular kinds of information, the framework allows us the flexibility to teach the same concepts, even when we dont have the online tools upon which we might normally rely. The international guidelines on information literacy have been compiled by the information literacy section infolit of the international federation of library associations and institutions ifla with the aim of providing a pragmatic framework for those professionals who need or are interested in starting an information literacy program. Acrl information literacy competency standards for higher. It recognizes continue reading information literacy toolkits. Reflections from the field in an exploratory study, interviews were conducted with fifteen librarians to learn about their perceptions of and experiences with the framework for information literacy for higher education. The document recognized the role of librarians who had long been informally developing these practices. Bannon, midwestern university abstract the acrls framework for information literacy for higher education offers the opportunity to rethink information literacy teaching and curriculum. Information literacy competency standards for higher education. Planning learning activities information literacy resource. Framework for information literacy for higher education framework grows out of a belief that information literacy as an educational reform movement will realize its potential only through a richer, more complex set of core ideas.
Publications acrl framework for information literacy for. Using the acrl framework for information literacy to create a library assessment plan inspired by the acrl framework for information literacy for higher education, librarians at the carl b. By the time students enter college, they should have a basic set of information literacy competencies. Welcome to the acrl framework for information literacy sandbox, a place to discover ways to use the framework for information literacy for higher education in instructional settings, as well as share your own activities and teaching resources related to the framework searching is open to everyone a user login is not required. Information literacy competency standards for higher. Master of library and information science, kuwait university, 2005. The colorado literacy framework provides a context for the literacy work of the colorado department of education and guides the organizations support to its constituents, primarily educators, community members and administrators involved in literacy instruction. A national online survey with 1,201 community college librarian respondents reveals limited familiarity with and integration of the framework into community college instruction to date. Applying inquiryguided learning to information literacy teaching and standards. Framework for information literacy for higher education.
Nformation literacy source books information literacy instruction. The recently adopted acrl framework for information literacy for higher education has generated much critique and discussion, including many important reflections on the nature of information literacy and librarianship itself. National information literacy framework scotland working draft christine irving gcu 18062008 5 overview back ground information and provenance the need for the development of a national overarching framework of information literacy skills and competencies which all sectors of education can. Framework for information literacy for higher education 2016. The use of gamebased learning is a fairly recent development in information literacy, and has been gaining in popularity with practitioners. Suggestions on how to use the framework for information literacy for higher education. Acrl framework for information literacy toolkit acrl libguides. Literacy is the ability to understand, respond to and use language to share information and interact with others. Conformity, resistance, and the acrl information literacy framework for higher education. Information literacy in science, engineering, and technology disciplines is defined as a set of abilities to identify the need for information, procure the information, evaluate the information and subsequently revise the strategy for obtaining the information, to use the. Information literacy is defined as a set of abilities requiring individuals to. The strategy was the result of the work of a literacy task force which had been set up by the shadow secretary of state for education and employment, david blunkett, in.
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 framework is available in html and pdf formats on the acrl website. Amy dailey and the reference librarians at gettysburg college. It is envisaged that this framework will provide a clear and integrated development structure for practitioners delivering information literacy at all levels. Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice in an undergraduate health sciences curriculum map susan franzen, illinois state university colleen m. Acrl framework for information literacy sandbox a platform and repository for sharing framework materials. In the near future, this site will contain a wealth of information about the framework, along with the opportunity to share how you are using the framework. Practice the first step of the backward design process by identifying desired results. Information literacy education academic libraries have a very strong status in the information literacy education, but oneshots do not accomplish the main goals of information literacy. Integrating information literacy is about creating a curriculum which enables students to develop the skills to learn independently and to carry on learning, throughout their employment and life. Oct 03, 2010 2 information literacy information literacy il skill in finding the information one needs, including an understanding of how libraries are organized, familiarity with the resources they provide including information formats and automated search tools, and knowledge of commonly used research techniques.
Improving and assessing information literacy skills through. View test prep acrl information literacy competency standards for higher education. Advancing opportunities for learning in the digital age a report of the aspen institiute forum on communications and society. National information literacy framework libraries wales. This study explored community college librarians engagement with the framework for information literacy for higher education. Adopted from t he national forum on information literacy. However, these skills will continue to adapt and improve through college and beyond.
Using the acrl framework for information literacy to foster teaching and learning partnerships the association of college and research libraries acrl framework for information literacy in higher education presents scope for deepening the conversations and achieving more productive collaborations between lecturers and librarians. Information literate individuals improve the societys quality of life in general and academically. Standards acrl strategies used to incorporate research skills for the college of arts and sciences and the graduate school of management. Here are steps in the backward design process, and a handout to use as a template for the exercise. Guide to research small business acrl framework for.
Since 2012, the acrl information literacy for competency standards for higher education task force has drafted and revised the new framework document. It also extends the work of the american association of school librarians task force on information literacy standards, thereby providing higher educa. Ghsd acknowledges that literacy is defined as more than reading and writing and has. Integrating information literacy into academic curricula. Information literacy standards acrl search this guide search. Part of the course description includes standards or guidelines, set up by the american library association and the association of college and research libraries. Teaching tips for mapping the acrl standards teaching tips in pdf teaching tips mapping to the acrl information literacy competency standards for nursing. Information literacy teaching can enhance the attempts at educational reform which aim at producing independent learners. Ylvisaker library at concordia collegemoorhead decided to scrap our old information literacy assessment plan and start from scratch. Enlisting faculty in the cause of information literacy is.
Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice. Technology and information literacy standards standards development project 201011 district strategic plan achievement strategy 21st century teaching and learning we will focus upon core content, learning skills, and instructional tools in order to promote high rigor and achievement for all learners, as we. The goal of information literacy is the attainment of lifelong skills which enable the person to be an independent learner in all spheres of life. The ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information for the problem at hand.
Research libraries acrl officially adopted a conceptual framework for information literacy framework that was a significant. The term information literacy is used on the whole throughout this booklet given its broad international acceptance and usage. The information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. In 2000, acrl published the information literacy standards, clarifying and describing specific learning objectives for higher education students. The purpose of this website is to facilitate access to the acrl framework for information literacy for higher education, which was filed by the acrl board of directors on february 2, 2015 as one of acrl s guiding documents for information literacy practitioners. This process has been very open, and as a result, has inspired academic librarians to engage in renewed reflection and conversation about. Welcome to the wordpress site for the acrl framework for information literacy for higher education. Our information literacy policy is intended to be read by any member of the university community who wishes to know more about our vision for this new programme. Chances are, you wont really notice that you are becoming more information literate. About acrl information literacy competency standards for. In june 2012, the acrl board approved a unanimous recommendation that the information literacy competency standards for higher education be significantly revised.
Framework the information literacy framework for wales has been endorsed as representing a unified approach to supporting and embedding information literacy within education and training in wales. Perspectives on the acrl framework, comparing standards. The task of developing information literate students is too large to leave to the librarians alone. Start with an existing student learning outcome for an identified course for which you provide information literacy instruction. Microsoft powerpoint the information literacy constellation understanding by design as a model. Information literacy knowledge and skills underpin effective independent and lifelong learning. This article provides a brief consideration of some of these responses and as well a critique of the framework from the perspective of critical information. The national literacy strategy was established in 1997 by the incoming uk government to raise standards of literacy in english primary schools over a five to ten year period. The concepts and text have been adapted and updated to. Acrl framework for information literacy for higher education.
The framework toolkit is intended as a freely available professional development resource that can be used and adapted by both individuals. It would make more sense to combine them both, rather. Curriculum alignment and assessment of information literacy learning. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial sharealike 4.
Included in this document, therefore, is our working definition of information literacy, a statement of purpose, a set of overarching goals and. A national literacy strategy acknowledgements the national literacy strategy for all is based on the proposals made by the eight expert consultative working groups see appendix, set up by the ministry for education and employment, and the extensive feedback received from numerous educators, schools, colleges and parents. Extended the work of the american association of school librarians aasl task force on information literacy standards. Information literacy competency standards for higher education association of college and research libraries acrl. Recording of the april 12, 2017, acrl slilc framework for information literacy. Acrlog welcomes a guest post from jacob berg, director of library services at trinity washington university. Information literacy and information technology literacy.
Information literacy definitions australian and new zealand information literacy framework information literacy elements the dimensions of learning australian and new zealand institute for information literacy, 2004, 7. This online blog and accompanying documents were part of the process used to create the new framework for information literacy for higher education, which were adopted in january 2015. John habel more than two decades of debate since the association of college and research libraries acrl adopted the term information literacy have been marked by ongoing. The information literacy constellation understanding by. Changes to the theoretical perspectives of il have facilitated the status of il integration. Pdf using the acrl framework for information literacy to. Framework for information literacy for higher education 7 introduction this framework for information literacy for higher education framework grows out of a belief that information literacy as an educational reform movement will realize its potential only through a richer, more complex set of core ideas. Belonging and selfefficacy merged to become participation, a more active framing. Get in the picture acrl framework and you class details this one hour webinar offers an overview of the acrl framework for information literacy and how health science librarians are responding to this change in information literacy standards. The framework for information literacy for higher education, adopted by the association of college and research libraries acrl in 2016, represents a significant departure from the acrl information literacy competency standards for higher education. The association of college and research librarys acrl framework for information literacy in higher education pdf has gone through three drafts, and was sent to the acrl board of directors for approval earlier this month. Information literacy standards for science and engineering. This text addresses the development of information literacy education for product design engineering students.
Information literacy toolkits american libraries magazine. Exploring the revision of the acrl information literacy standards. In australasia we have long been guided by the australian and new zealand information literacy framework developed by the australian and new zealand institute for information literacy anziil bundy, 2004. Framework for information literacy for higher education american. Australian and new zealand information lietracy framework. Generic skills include problem solving, collaboration and teamwork, communication and critical thinking. Chapter 15 quantitative reasoning and information literacy in economics diego mendezcarbajo illinois wesleyan university introduction the association of college and research libraries acrl framework for information literacy for higher education framework for il 2015 defines. Framework for information literacy information literacy. The acrl information literacy competency standards task force responded with the framework for information literacy in higher education, which rethinks information literacy by acknowledging that it is a social phenomenon and by recognizing students as participatory learners.
A framework for the information literacy program 9 standards for managing school library programs staffing school libraries 19 school library collections 24 school library facilities 36 information and communicationtechnologies 46 a collaborative team for achieving information literacy 52 bibliography 60. Information skills for a 21st century scotland what is. Acrl information literacy standards by discipline anthropology and sociology acrl, 2008 competency standards for higher education acrl 2000 information literacy competency standards for nursing. Information literacy il can be defined as the ability to find, use, evaluate and communicate information effectively. Reading for integration, identifying complementary. Cellpapers v1n1 framework new center for early literacy. Selected information literacy initiatives 15 developers of the information literacy competency standards 16 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. Achievement of information literacy goals require flexible strategies to meet the needs of diverse communities and individuals. Importance of information literacy skills for an information. Information literacy competency standards for higher education introduction 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.
404 12 764 1018 76 745 657 83 749 1146 1296 584 836 513 913 913 947 1193 1286 1516 1469 1415 1465 1500 1132 1165 1441 248 1180 1310 172 1460 573 492 772 744 593 7 1015 323 1379 65 1386 1076 814 997 269