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What is Information Literacy?

Information Literacy Benefits

Being information literate will benefit you inside and outside of the classroom; it truly is a skill that will benefit you throughout your life!

ALA Definition of Information Literacy
The American Library Association provides a simple definition to understand the meaning of information literacy.

Resources Explaining Information Literacy (eBooks)

Misinformation and Fake News in Education by Panayiota Kendeou (Editor); Daniel H. Robinson (Editor); Matthew T. McCrudden (Editor)
ISBN: 9781641138512
Publication Date: 2019-09-24
Today, like no other time in our history, the threat of misinformation and disinformation is at an all-time high. This is also true in the field of Education. Misinformation refers to false information shared by a source who intends to inform, but is unaware that the information is false, such as when an educator who recommends the use of a learning strategy that is not actually beneficial. Disinformation is false information shared by a source who has the intent to deceive and is aware that the information is false, such as when a politician claim that high-stakes testing will fix K-12 education when in fact there is no evidence to support this practice. This book provides recent examples of how misinformation and disinformation manifest in the field of education and remedies.

The Importance of Information Literacy & Research! (Must Watch)

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The Importance of Information Literacy & Research

Possessing all the research skills and tools offered in this LibGuide! will help you in all of your classes!

Welcome to this LibGuide! An information literate person can be characterized as a person who has a set of skills and qualities to efficiently locate information sources while understanding their significance and credibility for use. An information-literate person can recognize the need for a source, an example being in a class, and have the ability to efficiently locate and assess those sources. As a college student there are a variety of sources you can use. This guides purpose is to inform you about various sources available to you as an El Paso Community College student. Overall, the skills and resources provided by this guide will carry over into many of your classes. Being information literate will make the research process in any class easier for yourself.

Resources Explaining Information Literacy (eBooks)

Fake News and Alternative Facts by Nicole A. Cooke
ISBN: 9780838916360
Publication Date: 2018-05-14
Listen to a podcast with the author now! Talk of so-called fake news, what it is and what it isn't, is front and center across the media landscape, with new calls for the public to acquire appropriate research and evaluation skills and become more information savvy. But none of this is new for librarians and information professionals, particularly for those who teach information literacy. Cooke, a Library Journal Mover & Shaker, believes that the current situation represents a golden opportunity for librarians to impart these important skills to patrons, regardless of their age or experience. In this Special Report, she demonstrates how. Readers will learn more about the rise of fake news, particularly those information behaviors that have perpetuated its spread; discover techniques to identify fake news, especially online; and explore methods to help library patrons of all ages think critically about information, teaching them ways to separate fact from fiction. Information literacy is a key skill for all news consumers, and this Special Report shows how librarians can make a difference by helping patrons identify misinformation.

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Why Information Literacy Provides Benefits Inside & Outside of the Classroom!

Resources Explaining Information Literacy (Books)

Information Literacy and Libraries in the Age of Fake News by Denise E. Agosto (Editor)
ISBN: 9781440864186
Publication Date: 2018-10-12
Going beyond the fake news problem, this book tackles the broader issue of teaching library users of all types how to become more critical consumers and sharers of information. As a public, school, or academic librarian or educator, you can help library users to become more conscious and responsible consumers of information. As you read, you'll gain a better understanding and appreciation of the core concepts involved in promoting critical information literacy, such as information ethics, media literacy, and civic education. You'll also learn the history of fake news and come away with practical ideas in mind for strategies to apply in your library.