The information literacy skills and learning objectives listed below represent a condensed summary of the complete library instruction standards. Bracketed numbers near each skill align with the relevant ACRL Framework standards used by university liaison librarians. To view the full standards document, click on the "Resources" tab, or copy/paste the following link into your web browser: https://richmond.box.com/s/fsacrnun27wuip92019f1uievm6ef6hw

Key Information Literacy Skills

• Synthesize multiple sources
• Understand utility of/utilize citation management tools (ex. Zotero)
• Create individual research plans
• Incorporate literature reviews into their research products
• Utilize database subject headings and controlled vocabulary

Example Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to:
  • Understand both the fluid nature of which sources are considered “standard” in their discipline, and their own connection to authoritative research as emerging scholars [1.4].
  • Demonstrate awareness of the formats and platforms in which new information sources are being created (ex. generative AI) [2.4].
  • Explain the value of citations in relation to bibliographic research, and potentially utilize citation management software such as Zotero [3.1/3.2].
  • Synthesize details and findings from multiple scholarly sources to form their own conclusions on discipline-specific themes in broader scholarly conversations [4.1/4.5].
  • Demonstrate an understanding of both key contributors and scholars in their discipline’s scholarly conversation, and of the voices and perspectives that have been left out, including any barriers that may have prevented a more comprehensive conversation [5.1/5.4].
  • Utilize a broad range of information sources when conducting research (e.g. grey literature, archival/special collections, non-library “paid” sources), with an ability to evaluate each for their value and relevance [6.2/6.4].

Credit for guide formatting goes to Maryville University's Libary Instruction Standards guide