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What is Information Literacy?
What is Information Literacy?
A set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
What does Information Retrieval refer to?
What does Information Retrieval refer to?
The activity of obtaining information system resources that are relevant to an information need from a collection of those resources.
What is the main goal of Reference Service?
What is the main goal of Reference Service?
To help customers utilize library resources and services to their fullest potential.
Define Information Fluency.
Define Information Fluency.
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What is the purpose of Information Literacy Instruction?
What is the purpose of Information Literacy Instruction?
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What is Bibliometric?
What is Bibliometric?
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What is Critical Thinking in the context of research and scholarship?
What is Critical Thinking in the context of research and scholarship?
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How can Information be defined?
How can Information be defined?
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Study Notes
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
- At the conclusion of the unit, students will be able to explain theories related to learning and teaching that enhance information literacy instruction.
- Students will contextualize the link between reference services and information literacy.
Metalanguage
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Definitions of key terms are essential for understanding concepts in information literacy and retrieval, especially for aspiring librarians.
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Information Literacy:
- A set of abilities enabling individuals to recognize when information is required.
- It includes skills for locating, evaluating, and effectively using information.
- Involves understanding library organization, resources available, and research techniques.
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Information Retrieval:
- The process of obtaining pertinent information from a collection of resources based on an information need.
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Information Fluency:
- The capability to intuitively interpret diverse forms of information to extract essential knowledge and utilize it effectively in real-world tasks.
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Reference Service:
- Aimed at helping users maximize library resources and services.
- Involves providing answers to inquiries, guiding users to relevant resources, and teaching effective, ethical use of library materials.
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Information Literacy Instruction:
- Structured teaching sessions aimed at imparting information literacy skills to groups in formal settings.
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Bibliometrics:
- Involves using mathematical and statistical approaches to analyze patterns in library material usage and historical developments in literature.
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Critical Thinking:
- Essential in research for developing search strategies, assessing the accuracy of retrieved information, and evaluating the authority and logic of sources.
Essential Knowledge
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Foundational knowledge about information literacy and retrieval is critical to achieve the unit learning outcomes in the first three weeks.
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Understanding Information:
- Information is often interchangeably used with data, facts, or knowledge.
- Defined as new or previously unknown knowledge acquired through learning or investigation.
- Sources of information include coworkers, news broadcasts, emails, books, magazines, etc., highlighting that all information comes from some producer.
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Description
This quiz assesses your understanding of theories related to information literacy instruction and the role of reference services. Explore key definitions and concepts that are essential for enhancing information retrieval skills, particularly for aspiring librarians.
