Information Literacy, as defined by the Association of College and Research Libraries (2015), includes the skills necessary to find, understand, and use information effectively. This involves evaluating information sources, understanding their creation and significance, and applying this knowledge ethically in academic and professional settings.
The Charles H. Trout Library at Harcum College offers an Information Literacy program designed to support your coursework. Our librarians provide both in-class and virtual sessions tailored to your specific assignments and learning goals.
How the Program Works
- Librarians collaborate with faculty to tailor sessions that align with course content and assignments. You can invite a librarian to your class to enhance students’ research skills.
- Sessions usually last 40-50 minutes, including interactive activities to keep students engaged.
- Instructors are required to be present during sessions to emphasize the importance of information literacy and clarify assignment expectations.
Program Goals
- Align library sessions with research assignments and course objectives.
- Teach students how to effectively find both print and electronic resources.
- Help students assess sources for accuracy, authority, currency, bias, and relevance.
- Develop skills that will benefit students throughout their academic and professional lives.
- Evaluate students’ understanding of search strategies through worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
Requesting a Session
To schedule an Information Literacy session, you can:
- Fill out the Information Literacy & Research Skills Request form.
- Check our Information Literacy Modules for more details.
- Email Roxanne Sutton or call 610-526-6022.
Please reach out with any questions or to arrange a session that fits your class needs.
Source
“Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.” Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 9 Feb. 2015, ACRL Framework.
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