A brief and simplified introduction to the ACRL Frameworks & Standards for Information Literacy to improve student learning in Higher Education classrooms.

1. ACRL Frameworks for
Learning

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3. Let’s breakdown ACRL Information Literacy
Frameworks & Standards

4. What is ACRL?
Association of College & Research Libraries
For Guidelines, Standards, and
Frameworks visit:
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards

5. What is Information Literacy?
"Information literacy is the set of integrated abilities
encompassing the reflective discovery
of information, the understanding of how
information is produced and valued, and the use
of information in creating new knowledge and
participating ethically in communities of learning."
Association of College & Research Libraries, a
division of the American Library Association.
(2015). Framework for Information Literacy for
Higher Education. Retrieved
from http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework5

6. Why is Information
Literacy Important?

7. Recommended Reading……
7 Broussard, M. S. (2017). Reading, research, and writing: Teaching information literacy
with process-based research assignments. Chicago, IL: Association of College and
Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association.

8. Good Tips……
Reading:
 Read beyond the text, thus analyze/think critically about the text you read.
Writing:
 Take notes, keep a research journals, write numerous drafts, etc.
Research:
 Note subheadings, in databases, to help determine main ideas for your
research topic.

9. Video Explanation on the Importance of Information
Literacy……
9
USCUpstateLibrary (2017, Aug. 30). Information Literacy Skills [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69oCdkWfjvk

10. The Video Mentioned…..
 “Five simple steps you can follow to enhance your information literacy skills”.
1. Know your information need
2. Access needed information
3. Examine information sources critically
4. Use information effectively
5. Use information ethically

11. Also identified as the ACRL
Information Literacy Standards

12. ACRL Standards for Information Literacy
Five Standards
22 Performance Indicators
90 Learning Outcomes
Focused on discrete skills
Checklist of skills for library instruction
NEED ACCESS EVAULATE SYNTHESIZE ETHICS

13. These standards derive from the Frameworks
ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
 Six Frames
 45 Knowledge Practices
 39 Dispositions
 Focus on knowledge based/transformative learning
 Adapt to institutional needs
 Collaborate with faculty
 Use one Frame or combined Frames
Authority Is
Constructed
and
Contextual
Information
Creation as a
Process
Information
Has Value
Research as
Inquiry
Scholarship
as
Conversation
Searching as
Strategic
Exploration

14. Performance Indicators, Learning
outcomes, Knowledge Practices
& Dispositions
Can be found at:
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/standardslibraries
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework

15. Threshold Concepts for
Frameworks

16. Recommended Reading……
16 Bravender, P., McClure, H. D., & Schaub, G. (2015). Teaching information literacy threshold
concepts: Lesson plans for librarians. Chicago: Association of College and Research
Libraries, a division of the American Library Association.

17. Frame #1:
EVAULATE
Authority Is
Constructed
and
Contextual
Framework Standard Concepts
What makes
someone an authority
on a topic?
CRAAP
Scholarly vs
Popular
Look beyond the first
few results. Consider
the URL.

18. Frame #2:
EVAULATE SYNTHESIZE
Information
Creation as
a Process
Framework Standards Concepts
Does the format
indicate credibility
and/or quality?
Primary vs
Secondary
sources
Scholarly vs
Popular
Look the first few result
beyonds. Consider the URL.
Don’t believe everything
you read. Check 2-3
sources
Source Selection

19. Frame #3:
SYNTHESIZE ETHICS
Information
Has Value
Framework Standards Concepts
Why is it important
to cite sources in
research?
Plagiarism
Citation
Don’t believe everything
you read. Check 2-3
sources. Write
information in your own
words or quote. Say
who/where it’s from

20. Frame #4:
EVAULATE
Research
as
Inquiry
Framework Standard Concepts
How does the
research need
determine the
questions to be
answered?
The Research
Process
Topic Selection
Look beyond the
first few results.
Consider the URL.

21. Frame #5:
EVAULATE SYNTHESIZE
Scholarship
as
Conversation
Framework Standards Concepts
Why is it important
to find more than
one perspective
about a topic?
Look beyond the first
few results. Consider
the URL. Don’t believe
everything you read.
Check 2-3 sources.
Scholarly vs
Popular
Information Cycle
Cited Reference
Searching

22. Frame #6:
NEED ACCESS
Searching
as
Strategic
Exploration
Framework Standards Concepts
How does the
research need
determine the type
of search strategy
to use?
What are you looking
for? Brainstorm
questions, keywords,
synonyms. Try simple
search terms; be more
specific, use quotation
marks.
Keyword Formulation
Databases
The Research Process
Cited Reference Searching
Source Selection

23. RESEARCH FOR PAPERS
OTHER IL ASSIGNMENTS
RESEARCH FOR SPEECHES
Research-based essays
Annotated Bibliographies
MLA/APA Scavenger Hunt
Summary & Response Essay
Annotated Bibliography
Topic Maps
Search Strategy worksheet
Standards Applied at Lake-Sumter
Activities can be modified by disciple.

24. LET’S PLAY A GAME!

25. Can you guess which Standard(s) apply to these
Assignments
RESEARCH FOR SPEECHES
Topic Maps
Search Strategy worksheet
OTHER IL ASSIGNMENTS
MLA/APA Scavenger Hunt
Summary & Response Essay Annotated
Bibliography
Standard #1: Know your information need
Standard #2: Access needed information
Standard #3: Examine information sources critically
Standard #4: Use information effectively
Standard #5: Use information ethically
* Multiple standards can apply to on assignment.

26. Answers
RESEARCH FOR SPEECHES
Topic Maps (Standard #1)
Search Strategy worksheet (Standard #1)
OTHER IL ASSIGNMENTS
MLA/APA Scavenger Hunt (Standard #1-3)
Summary & Response Essay Annotated
Bibliography (Standard #4-5)

27.  ACRL stands for?
 Association of College & Research Libraries
 What’s information literacy and why is important?
 The ability to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. Being Information literate is important
to help us navigate through information overload, which we experience everyday.
 What are the ACRL standards?
Derived from the frameworks.
 What are the ACRL frameworks?
Which is the foundation for student learning in information literacy.
RECAP
NEED ACCESS EVAULATE SYNTHESIZE ETHICS
Authority Is
Constructed
and
Contextual
Information
Creation as a
Process
Information
Has Value
Research as
Inquiry
Scholarship
as
Conversation
Searching as
Strategic
Exploration

28.  ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Toolkit
 https://acrl.libguides.com/framework/toolkit
 ACRL Standards, Guidelines, and Frameworks
 http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards
 Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Home
 http://libguides.palni.edu/c.php?g=185459&p=1224981
Read More….

29.  See how LSSC Libraries has incorporated the ACRL Frameworks for Information
Literacy on our Research Help page.
 View Tabs:
1. Research Starters
2. Finding and Critically Evaluating Library Resources
3. Primary vs. Secondary Resources
4. Fighting Fake News
Check out LSSC Libraries
Resources

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