This document is intended to replace the standards for. Library faculty will make use acrl s framework for information literacy for higher education 2015 to develop learning outcomes that fit specific disciplines, programs, and. Of particular note was the unveiling of a new comparison of the metaliteracy learner characteristics and aligning dispositions. The framework informed many of the assignments for this course. Searching is open to everyone a user login is not required. Mar 18, 2019 acrl information literacy competency standards. Acrl framework for information literacy for higher education. Acrl is information literacy in the disciplines committee. Acrl information literacy standards, performance indicators.
Library faculty will make use acrls framework for information literacy for higher education 2015 to develop learning outcomes that fit specific disciplines, programs, and. Project muse engaging students in disciplinary practices. Academic libraries an online survey sent to the community of professional librarians in the united states who provide information literacy instruction in academic libraries provided insights into their practices and the challenges they face. These webinars will be free to ilg members and are offered at a. Selected assignments are discussed in detail, along with the authors perspective on the ways in which the framework can help undergraduate music students to see information literacy as meaningful and relevant. Nov 04, 20 this afternoon several zsr library faculty gathered to listen to the acrl information literacy competency standards for higher education task force webinar. It also lacks any evidence of information literacy success, however defined. In order to really evaluate the threshold concepts appearing in the acrls draft framework for information literacy for higher education, i had to wear two hats my librarian one and my instructional design one a good argument for blended librarianship. Research and collaboration across disciplines edited by barbara j. Extended the work of the american association of school librarians aasl task force on information literacy standards. To keep up with the progress of redefining il, keisers detailed report on acrls work is rather helpful.
Higher education shifts in pedagogical strategies in brief how does the framework for information literacy for higher education function in relation to the information literacy standards used with students in k12 schools and how does it inform academic librarians pedagogical strategies. A roadmap for assessing student learning using the new framework for information literacy for higher education by megan oakleaf the new framework in the next several months, acrl will likely approve a new and important document. Apr 11, 2017 acrl framework for information literacy sandbox. Information literacy new york state education department. Keiser is an information resources management consultant located in the metropolitan washington, d. Topics include reaching out to other librarians, assessing students, and literacy standards. It also extends the work of the american association of school librarians task force on information. Association of college and research libraries acrl. Alignment charts for acrl standards and proposed framework. The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system. Putting the framework for information literacy into action. Acrl framework for information literacy for higher education 2014 that is being. Information literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information. May 01, 2017 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.
An online survey sent to the community of professional librarians in the united states who provide information literacy instruction in academic libraries provided insights into their practices and the challenges they face. Identifies the value and differences of potential resources in a variety of formats e. The acrl framework for information literacy toolkit was initially launched in 2017 by the acrl framework for information literacy advisory board to support professional use and understanding of the framework the framework toolkit is intended as a freely available professional development resource that can be used and adapted by both individuals and groups in order to foster understanding. In this exploratory study the author asks students enrolled in a creditbearing undergraduate research methods course to rank and evaluate the troublesome, transformative, and integrative nature of the six frames currently comprising the framework for information literacy for higher education. The program offers professional development opportunities designed to enhance information literacy initiatives and collaborations. Project information literacy pil is a nonprofit research institute that conducts ongoing, national studies on what it is like being a student in the digital age. While the new acrl framework for information literacy for higher education was filed by the acrl board in february, 2015, and was a major topic of discussion at acrl 2015 in portland, many academic librarians still question how to use the new framework in library instruction. Toolkit acrl framework for information literacy toolkit. 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 information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. The framework was devised after the acrl board approved a unanimous recommendation to significantly revise the information literacy. Acrl information literacy framework dui raganathan. Apr 05, 2011 the myth of information literacy posted on april 5, 2011 by wayne bivenstatum the comments and responses about my bit on information literacy have been intriguing, and obviously lots of us disagree on what information literacy is and what role librarians play in its development. If you already have a contributor account, log in here.
It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. The association of college and research libraries acrl, a division of the american library association, is a professional association of academic librarians and other interested individuals. As a result, several new concepts have been introduced that will no doubt impact information literacy across the united states. The myth of information literacy academic librarian. Acrl information literacy libguides at okanagan college. Below are my notes taken during the session and my own thoughts about it all at the end. Information literacy and writing instruction 37 barry maid and barbara dangelo. This page is a digital home for teachers and teacher educators to find resources about literacy in the disciplines. The former accuses the acrl framework task force of being tone deaf to the politics of higher ed. This free series will provide the opportunity to engage with leading sotl scholars to learn more about this exciting area of scholarly inquiry.
Metronet information literacy initiative mili is a collaborative in the twin cities area comprised of the multicounty library system and schools. Assessing disciplinary differences in information literacy teaching. During the fifteen years since the publication of the information literacy competency standards for higher education, 1 academic librarians and their partners in higher education associations have developed learning outcomes, tools, and resources that some institutions have deployed to infuse information literacy concepts and skills into their. This toolkit walks librarians through the process of implementing and promoting plans for information literacy at their schools. Acrl information literacy competency standards for higher. Introduction information literacy defined information literacy and information technology. 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. Information literacy standards information literacy. How aasl learning standards inform acrls information literacy framework. In revisiting their information literacy standards, acrls task force reconceptualised information literacy as a framework, with frames that. Researching and teaching the frameworks for writing and information literacy, edited by randall mcclure and james p. Mansfield librarys information literacy curriculum design includes curriculumintegrated instruction, credos information literacy core, workshops, credit classes, and research services that complement the needs of specific disciplines and those of students and faculty.
Communications in information literacy rg journal impact. Acrl information literacy framework for higher education. Nov 27, 2017 the association of college and research libraries acrl announces the publication of disciplinary applications of information literacy threshold concepts edited by samantha godbey, susan beth wainscott, and xan goodman. In contrast to the recent il framework acrl, 2016, these standards are. The cilip information literacy group are delighted to launch a series of 3 webinars and we are partnering with an expert team from the united states, from the association of college and research libraries acrl in this series of webinars exploring the intersections between scholarly communications and information literacy. Acrl information literacy standards, performance indicators, and outcomes. Acrl information literacy competency standards for. How aasl learning standards inform acrls information literacy framework lesley farmer department of advanced studies in education and counseling, california state university. The committee publishes this information on its information literacy in the disciplines guide within the acrl web site. Nov 04, 2014 acrl information literacy framework dui raganathan.
It is dedicated to enhancing the ability of academic library and information professionals to serve the information needs of the higher education. Kansas library association college and university libraries. Survey of information literacy instructional practices in. The acrl is information literacy in the disciplines committee has gathered links. Framework for information literacy for higher education american.
Dangelo, sandra jamieson, barry maid, and janice r. The information literate student understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally. 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. Purdy, explores the impact of the acrl framework as well as the 2011 framework for success in postsecondary writing, authored in collaboration with the council of writing program administrators, the national council of teachers of. Is information literacy in the disciplines committee. 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.
Bookmark this page and subscribe to our feed to find out. Information literacy competency standards for higher education. Sessions cover topics from general library orientation to assignmentspecific instruction. Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and. Publication acrl framework for information literacy sandbox. The acrl is information literacy in the disciplines committee has gathered together links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education in nursing. Acrl has a history of supporting librarians in understanding and using the associations standards and guidelines. The myth of information literacy posted on april 5, 2011 by wayne bivenstatum the comments and responses about my bit on information literacy have been intriguing, and obviously lots of us disagree on what information literacy is and what role librarians play in its development. The workshop, integrating metaliteracy and information literacy into teaching and learning, was designed to introduce metaliteracy and the acrl framework for information literacy for higher education to participants.
Acrl framework for information literacy for higher. The toolkit includes templates and links to additional resources. Information literacy in the disciplines guide this site contains links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education. Jun, 2019 the acrl framework for information literacy toolkit was initially launched in 2017 by the acrl framework for information literacy advisory board to support professional use and understanding of the framework. The association of college and research libraries acrl announces the publication of disciplinary applications of information literacy threshold concepts edited by samantha godbey, susan beth wainscott, and xan goodman. 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. The acrl is information literacy in the disciplines committee will hold a virtual meeting on friday, may 8 at 1. Information literacy toolkits american libraries magazine. Before i delve into them though, id like to say a few words about the process. About acrl information literacy competency standards for. Information literacy competency standards for higher education provides a framework for assessing the information literate individual. Survey of information literacy instructional practices in u. May 24, 2019 metronet information literacy initiative mili is a collaborative in the twin cities area comprised of the multicounty library system and schools. Information literacy classes are available in facetoface and online formats for all courses in san antonio, woodlands, and rgv.
How aasl learning standards inform acrls information. The acrl is information literacy in the disciplines committee has gathered together. Information literacy competency standards for higher education association of college and research libraries acrl. Sep 01, 2016 the framework informed many of the assignments for this course. Information literacy has been defined by the association of college and research libraries acrl, as 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. The association for college and research libraries acrl information literacy standards are currently under revision. This site contains links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and. It also extends the work of the american association of school librarians task force on information literacy standards, thereby providing higher educa. It recognizes continue reading information literacy toolkits. Acrl information literacy standards information literacy. The association of college and research libraries acrl defines information literacy as 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.
Recognizes that knowledge can be organized into disciplines that influence the way information is accessed. Information literacy has been defined by the association of college and research libraries acrl, as 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 association of college and research libraries acrl, 2000. The information literacy threshold concepts designer. Acrl releases disciplinary applications of information. What does literacy look like in mathematics, science, art, history, and many other disciplines. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. In 25 chapters divided into sections mirroring acrls framework for information literacy for higher educationauthority is constructed and contextual. In the past decade, pil has surveyed and interviewed almost 21,000 u. Fifth, the critical evaluation of sources is addressed in all disciplines but. Information literacy in the disciplines guide instruction section. A roadmap for assessing student learning using the new.
Information literacy in the disciplines guide instruction. Information literacy competency standards for higher. The acrl is information literacy in the disciplines committee has gathered links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education in education. The information literacy competency standards for higher education originally approved in january 2000 were rescinded by the acrl board of directors on june 25, 2016, at the 2016 ala annual conference in orlando, florida, which means they are no longer in force. Library faculty will work with department and program faculty to integrate information literacy and library research instruction, building critical habits of mind. Welcome to the wordpress site for the acrl framework for information literacy for higher education. What did information literacy look like in new jersey academic libraries prior to implementing the standards, and how have the standards helped. Framework for information literacy for higher education. Business acrl framework for information literacy sandbox. Exploring the revision of the acrl information literacy standards.
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