Information Literacy

Here are a few of the handouts, activities, and assignments used by IUPUI librarians and discipline faculty to incorporate information literacy into the classroom.

Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively.

IUPUI University Library Information Literacy Program

IUPUI University Library Information Literacy Competencies

IUPUI Principles of Undergraduate Learning (PULs)

ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

Classroom Resources & Sample Assignments

Library Tutorials Available in Oncourse

The Information Literacy Strategy Group is:
Kathleen A. Hanna, Kristi Palmer, Randi Stocker, Eric Snajdr, Sonja Staum, and Jessica Trinoskey

Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively.

First Year/Freshman (by 25 credit hours)

Information Resources

• Students will be able to differentiate between open and restricted Web sites and explain the difference.

(ACRL Standard 1.2; PUL – Core Communication & Quantitative Skills, Critical Thinking)

• Students will be able to evaluate a web site based on evaluation criteria.

Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively.

Mission