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Welcome! The resources in this toolkit will equip librarians, teaching faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants to integrate information literacy into their teaching. The tools curated here are designed to support asynchronous delivery of information related to research skills, information seeking, information evaluation, and other capabilities necessary for students to become knowledgeable, responsible, and ethical information consumers.
We welcome questions, suggestions for additions, and requests to work directly with the Library Learning Services team on integration of these resources into the flow of lesson plans or full courses. Email ul-instruct@psu.edu for more information.
What is Information Literacy?
Information literacy is 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." (American Library Association, Presidential Committee on Information Literacy). Information literacy is a combination of the research skills and critical thinking required for a person to be successful navigating and engaging in the complex information landscape.