“Information Literacy empowers people in all walks of life to seek, evaluate, use and create information effectively to achieve their personal, social, occupational and educational goals. It is a basic human right in a digital world and promotes social inclusion in all nations.” UNESCO (2005) Alexandria Proclamation.
Camosun librarians base their instruction on the American Library Association's (ALA) and the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Framework.
For ELD 072 classes we recommend a 50 or 80 minute session, consisting of demonstration and hands-on activity. In an 80 minute session, students would complete a Library worksheet, allowing them to practice using the Library databases, and to start gathering research materials for their class assignment(s). Students in a 50 minute session can be given a handout or worksheet that provides direction for practice and identifying research materials.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the lab session and worksheet, students will be able to:
Demonstrate foundation level information literacy skills for academic research and citation.
For ELD 092 classes we recommend a 50 or 80 minute session, consisting of demonstration and hands-on activity. In an 80 minute session, students would complete a Library worksheet, allowing them to practice using the Library databases, and to start gathering research materials for their class assignment(s). Students in a 50 minute session can be given a handout or worksheet that provides direction for practice and identifying research materials.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the lab session and worksheet, students will be able to:
Demonstrate practical information literacy skills for academic research and citation.
For ENG 092 classes we recommend a 50 or 80 minute session, consisting of demonstration and hands-on activity. In an 80 minute session, students would practice using the Library databases, and start gathering research materials for their class assignment(s). Students will be given a handout that provides direction for practice and identifying research materials.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the session, students will be able to:
Demonstrate information literacy skills needed for college/university level research and citation.
For ENG 151 classes we recommend a 50 or 80 minute session, consisting of demonstration and hands-on activity. In an 80 minute session, students would practice using the Library databases, and start gathering research materials for their class assignment(s). Students in a 50 minute session can be given a handout that provides direction for practice and identifying research materials.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the session, students will be able to:
Demonstrate information literacy skills needed for college/university level research and citation.
Information literacy goes much deeper than spotting the difference between "fake news" and documented fact.
While at Camosun College information literacy skills will help students choose quality sources for research assignments!
After college, information literacy improves your life and makes you a more informed citizen.
Strong information literacy skills help everyone: