2. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Standard One is the foundation
on which the other
Standards will build.
3. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
The student must be able to identify these questions:
What is it you want to know?
What kind of information do you need?
How much information do you need?
4. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
This standard is divided into
4 performance indicators.
The basic concepts of these performance
indicators are:
Define and Articulate
5. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
1. The information literate student defines
and articulates the need for information.
6. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Use a variety of sources to explore the structure
and context of a topic on specific disciplines.
Narrow a broad topic and broaden a narrow topic
by modifying the scope or direction of the
question.
Explore subject-specific terminology related to an
information need.
7. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
2. The information literate student identifies
a variety of types and formats of potential
sources for information.
8. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Develop awareness of the scholarly information
specific to a discipline through personal contacts,
listservs, associations, and agencies.
Combine primary and secondary sources
Utilize raw data from original research and
surveys.
9. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
3. The information literate student considers
the costs and benefits of acquiring the
needed information.
10. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Demonstrate a general knowledge to
broaden the information seeking process
beyond the local resources in the library.
11. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
4. The information literate student
reevaluates the nature and extent of the
information need.
12. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Revise the scope of the topic based on the
amount of information found.
13. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
The 4 Performance Indicator Outcomes
ACRL Outcome 1.D
14. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome Example:
Your students are having trouble defining
their research topic.
ACRL Outcome 1.D
15. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome 1.D asks the student to:
Define or modify the information need to
achieve a manageable focus.
16. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome 1.D asks the student to:
Identify an initial question that might be too
broad or narrow, as well as one that is
probably manageable.
17. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome 1.D asks the student to:
Explain his/her reasoning regarding the
manageability of a topic with reference to
available information sources.
18. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome 1.D asks the student to:
Narrow a broad topic and broaden a narrow
topic by modifying the scope or direction of
the question.
19. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome 1.D asks the student to:
Demonstrate an understanding of how the
desired end product (i.e., the required depth
of investigation and analysis) will play a role
in determining the need for information.
20. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome 1.D asks the student to:
Use background information sources
effectively to gain an initial understanding of
the topic.
21. STANDARD ONE = KNOW
Outcome 1.D asks the student to:
Consult with the course instructor and
librarians to develop a manageable focus for
the topic.
23. Bibliography
"Information Literacy Resources | Association of College and Research Libraries
(ACRL)." ALA | Home - American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/infolit
"Objectives for Information Literacy Instruction: A Model Statement for Academic
Librarians | Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)." ALA | Home -
American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/objectivesinformation.
"Standard One | Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)." ALA |
Home - American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/infolit/standards/stnd1.
"The Standards: Step-by-Step | Association of College and Research Libraries
(ACRL)." ALA | Home - American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/infolit/standards/steps.
