This collection of information literacy resources is targeted to library and museum professionals to help them plan information literacy programs and help community members build these critical skills.
Type of Material:
Collection
Recommended Uses:
Choose resources to share and teach.
Plan information literacy programs.
Technical Requirements:
Works on all browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Users will learn how to:
Assess community information literacy needs
Design tailored resources and programs
Develop partnerships and find funding
Target Student Population:
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Knowledge of information, digital, financial, and health literacy
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This website was produced by the Institute of Museums and Library Services. It provides current, accurate and relevant resources for library and museum professionals. Each of the topics -- digital literacy, health literacy, financial literacy -- explains the literacy and its importance, provides a selected list of lesson and program resources to share with the community, lists funding opportunities, and gives real world examples. Kits include training materials for professionals and a variety of tools for community interaction. Materials consist of lesson plans, worksheets, and websites with appropriate content. The materials are self-contained, and may be used flexibly in several situations. Concepts are well integrated and summarized. Links work and are appropriately attributed.
Concerns:
no concerns
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The website focuses on three significant information literaxcy topics. Each topic is built progressively, integratively, and efficiently. Each topic contains lesson and program plans to facilitate instruction and assignments. Training and community resources prepare professionals for successful programming. Excellent real-world examples provide interactive ideas and content for effective literacy events and possibilities for growing literacy in communities.
Concerns:
no concerns
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The website is professional looking, well-organized, and engaging. It is easy to navigate independently; little technical; skill is needed. Contact information is included if help is needed. The website is ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
no concenrs
Creative Commons:
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