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
Why do I/You need Library Information Literacy Program?
The SDU Scientific Library supports mission of the Suleyman Demirel University and endeavor to create and deliver professional knowledge and instruct on critical thinking.
Information Literacy is the foundational skill which helps studying and researching across all disciplines and throughout the life.
Considering the vast growth and development of the information and research, students are facing challenges while conducting research on their own. Thus it is crucial to guide students in:
developing an appropriate topic and research questions
designing an effective search strategy
evaluating the credibility of sources
organizing and utilizing the information ecosystem.
Information Literacy Structure
Source: Information Literacy. Digital image. NFIL National Forum on Information Literacy. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Aug. 2015.
Information Literacy Program Objectives
Types of information and recognize search tools (library subscription based databases and open access resources)
Brainstorming the search strategy
Evaluate the credibility and relevance of information sources
Applying evaluation criteria to different types of resources
Providing information on standards of academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism
Apply appropriate citation styles
Knowledge on basic intellectual property concepts and ethics (Academic Integrity)
Source: Uzwyshyn, Ray. (2017). Academic Libraries and Technology: An Environmental Scan Towards Future Possibility.
