Information LiteracyFluency

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Information Literacy/Fluency

• Miami University Libraries

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What is Information Literacy/Fluency

• The ability to locate, evaluate, and
  use information to become independent
  life-long learners.

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Information Literacy Standards

• Chart from Miami plan/IL

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Current State of Affairs ?

• Everything is on the Web.
• Library is not needed.
• Google search of all information research.
• I already know how to find information and all I
  need are five sources.
• Familiarity with information technology is
  enough.

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• Quotesfaculty students

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Information Literacy/Fluency and Academic
Integrity
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• So how are we dealing with the information
  overloadmove to initiatives.
• Proficiency at generating information has
  exceeded the ability to find, review, and
  understand it.
• Information is everywhere, but not the time to
  think critically about it.

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Initiatives from University Libraries

• For students
• IMS201Information Studies in the Digital Age
• E-Learn/and other subject based online
  information fluency modules
• ENG111
• LTSI Learning Technologies Summer Institute
  Faculty only
• Faculty Learning community on improving
• Michael and jenny s class
• One on one consultations
• Library liaison program outreach

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Assessment

• SAILS
• Miami Strengths
• Miami Weaknesses

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Applications

• How others are addressing the need
• Examples Georgetown University and Boston
  College

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Future Plans/Considerations

• Systematic approach to reach every First-year
  student
• Additions to Miami Plan courses with 1 credit
  addons..