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THE STATE OF
INFORMATION
Ellen Peterson | UHMC Library | Information Literacy @ UHMC | August 21, 2013
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THE STATE OF
INFORMATION
THE STATE OF INFORMATION
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THE STATE OF
INFORMATION
We are living in an environmentof rapid technological change
and proliferating information
resources.
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INFORMATION OVERLOAD
& CONFUSION
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ENTER:
INFORMATION LITERACY
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THE LONG DEFINITION
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 theneeded information" (Presidential
Committee on Information Literacy, ALA)
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AND
According to the Association of College andResearch Libraries (ACRL), information literacy
forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common
to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and
to all levels of education. It enables learners tomaster content and extend their investigations,
become more self-directed, and assume greater
control over their own learning. An information
literate individual is able to:
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Determine the extent of information needed
Access the needed information effectively and
efficiently Evaluate information and its sources critically
Incorporate selected information into one's
knowledge base
Use information effectively to accomplish a specificpurpose
Understand the economic, legal, and social issues
surrounding the use of information, and access and
use information ethically and legally
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THE SHORT DEFINITION
Research and communicate information
ethically and effectively
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UHMC COLLEGE CASLO
ASSESSMENT - ILUH Maui College CASLO Assessment DRAFT 8/15/13 EE
Standard 3 Information LiteracyResearch and communicate information ethically and effectively.
Exemplary
achievement
Sufficient
achievement
Insufficient
achievement
Not
Applicable
Outcome 3.1
Determine the breadth and
depth of information
needed.
Effectively defines the scope of
information needed, identifying
types of sources that meet the
purpose of the research.
Adequately defines the scope
of information needed,
identifying appropriate types of
sources for the purpose of the
research.
Does not define the scope
of research adequately
and/or identifies
inappropriate types of
sources.
Outcome 3.2
Apply effective search
strategies.Consistently uses effective
search strategies to efficiently
find useful information from
appropriate sources.
Generally uses effective search
strategies to find relevant
information from acceptable
sources.
Uses ineffective search
strategies resulting in
irrelevant information or
inappropriate sources.
Outcome 3.3
Evaluate information and
sources critically
Thoroughly analyzes
information and sources as
appropriate for the purpose of
the research for issues such as
relevance, bias, accuracy,
currency, and authority.
Sufficiently analyzes
information and source as
appropriate for the purpose of
the research for issues such as
relevance, bias, accuracy,
currency, and authority.
Inadequate analysis results
in sources and/or
information that is
irrelevant, biased,
inaccurate, out of currency,
or lacking authority.
Outcome 3.4
Communicate researched
information effectively
Skillfully organizes, synthesizes,
and communicates information
from sources with clarity and
depth in a distinct voice.
Adequately organizes,
synthesizes, and communicates
information from sources in an
individual voice.
Information is disorganized,
unclear, or inappropriately
based on the style or
diction of sources.
Outcome 3.5
Use information ethically in
accordance with legal
requirements and academic
conventions.
Exhibits ethical and legal
standards in acquiring and
sharing information.
Consistently credits and
documents sources in
accordance with academic
conventions.
Conforms to ethical and legal
standards for acquiring and
sharing information.
Adequately credits and
documents sources in
accordance with academic
conventions.
Violates ethical, legal
and/or discipline standards
in acquiring, using, or
crediting information.
UHMCs standards, performance indicators, and outcomes for information literacy are derived from national initiatives and authorities including the Association of College &Research Libraries, Association of American Colleges and Universities, and the national Forum of Information Literacy.
CriteriaRatings
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APPLICATION OF
INFORMATION LITERACY
SKILLS & CONSTRUCTS
Common skills
Digital literacy
Understanding
the purpose of
a library
Information
literacy Effective
research
Critical thinking
Career
development
Information work
Careeradvancement
Problem solving
skills
Effective
citizenship
Health literacy
Consumer
decisions
School Academic Professional Public
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INFORMATION LITERACY
SUPPORT FROM THE
LIBRARY
24/7 access to
organizedresources
Focus on
Assessment
Faculty only!
Classroom
Point-of-Need Videos &
tutorials
Research
assignments Assessment
products & tools
Instruction
Library website
Literati
Academic
Training videos
& tutorials
FACULTY PORTAL INSTRUCTIONFACULTY
COLLABORATIONDISCOVERY TOOLS
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THE STATE OF
INFORMATION
Ellen Peterson | UHMC Library | Information Literacy @ UHMC | August 21, 2013
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