Information Literacy Instruction (ILI)
What is Information Literacy Instruction (ILI)?
Information literacy instruction for students teaches skills in identifying information needs, finding information, evaluating it, and using it appropriately and ethically.
Our instruction is informed by evidence-based research and practice organized into six frames of learning (the Information Literacy Framework for Higher Education) created by information professionals at the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). To provide insight on what might be included at the IL instruction sessions, here are the six frames and examples of the knowledge practices associated with each frame:
Information Literacy Frame(Listed alphabetically, not sequentially to the research process) |
Knowledge Practices Examples Associated with each Frame(Complete list here) |
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Authority is Constructed and Contextual |
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Information Creation as a Process |
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Information Has Value |
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Research as Inquiry |
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Scholarship as Conversation |
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Searching as Strategic Exploration |
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At the time of the request, instruction librarians will collaborate with course faculty to determine which practices will be targeted during the session and how they relate to the course learning objectives.
Request an ILI Session
The instruction request form may be used to schedule an information literacy session conducted in-person or online. In addition, this form may be used to request the creation of various online research aids such as a course guide, video tutorial, and other services.
Please submit one form for each session requested. Requests should be made at least one (1) week in advance for previously taught classes and two (2) weeks in advance for classes librarians have not previously taught or new materials requested. A longer lead time will ensure your librarian's availability, particularly during the Fall semester.
Best Practices for the ILI Session
If there is a research assignment, experience tells us that scheduling the instruction session soon after the introduction of the assignment is the most effective timing.
Space is provided through the request form to upload a copy of your assignment.
We ask that you attend the information literacy session to affirm its importance with students, keep aware of what students are learning, and answer any questions about content or assignment requirements that may arise. Our experience shows that students are more engaged and attentive when their professors attend the session.
Here are some additional resources you may choose to link in your course materials:
- Research Databases
- Course Guides and Subject Guides
- Citing Your Sources Guide
- Requesting Items through Interlibrary Loan
- Research on the Run Recordings
Other requests or inquiries should be directed to Joy Hansen, Reference and Instructional Design Librarian and Instructional Coordinator (or Martha Kruy, Reference/Instruction and Assessment Librarian, Reference Coordinator.)