Information Literacy
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What is Information Literacy?
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Information literacy is the ability to find, retrieve, evaluate, and use information effectively and efficiently. The skills associated with information literacy form the basis of effective research methods and skillful lifelong learning.
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For Faculty
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Do you wish to assist your students with effective research techniques and to improve your own assignment design regarding information literacy? Visit our site designed specifically for teaching faculty.
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For Students
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Need help with your research? Visit our student site for subject specific research guides, contact information for subject librarians who can assist you, and announcements for student workshops.
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More About Information Literacy
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Visit the Association of College and Research Libraries website for extensive resources related to information literacy, including standards and guidelines, ideas for including information literary in a course or curriculum, and more.
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Information Literacy @ UMBC
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Visit the Library's old information literacy website to see a history of workshops, assessment, and programs the Library has undertaken in this area.
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