Information Literacy Defined
Information Literacy means being able to:
- **find needed information
- **use information effectively and ethically
- **evaluate information for accuracy, timeliness, and bias
For a more detailed definition, see the Association of College and Research Libraries Information Literacy Website.
Information Literacy Standards
- Association of College and Research Libraries
- NEASCSee Standards 7.8, 4.6, 4.18
- NCATESee Standard 1, Supporting Explanation
"[Candidates] are able to appropriately and effectively integrate technology and information literacy in instruction to support student learning. They understand the importance of using research in teaching ...." - BSU Core Curriculum on Information LiteracySee pages 6, 8, 10
- CONNECT - Southeastern Massachusetts
Library Instruction Sessions and Research Consultations
Library Instruction Sessions
Library instruction sessions are typically hour-long classes that are tailored to cover topics related to a particular course. Sessions may be longer or shorter, depending on the materials covered and faculty needs.
- Faculty Library Instruction Request Form.
- Education faculty should contact the Educational Resource Center (508-531-1304) to schedule a library class.
Research Consultations
Research consultations are one-on-one meetings with professional librarians for extended assistance and may be requested by faculty, staff, or students.
- Schedule an appointment for a research consultation with a reference librarian.
- For research consultations in education contact the Educational Resource Center (508-531-1304).
Contact
Pamela Hayes-Bohanan, Bibliographic Instruction Librarian, phayesboh@bridgew.edu, 508-531-2893
Christine Brown, Education Librarian, c4brown@bridgew.edu, 508-531-2023
Marcia Dinneen, Reference Librarian, mdinneen@bridgew.edu, 508-531-1742
Cynthia Svoboda, Access Services Librarian, csvoboda@bridgew.edu, 508-531-1740
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