Information literacy is one of The University of Akron's General Education learning outcomes. While information literacy is not a new term, the definition, underlying concepts, and pedagogical approaches have shifted with rapidly emerging and changing technology. In the context of a digital environment, in which the lines between consumers and producers, between teaching and learning, and between cognition and reflection are increasingly blurred, information literacy means more than skills and competencies. It requires a deeper and more critical engagement with information and information resources, as described in the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, adopted in 2016 by the American Library Association. The presentation below (What is Scholarship by Bill Badke) explains some of the concepts.
Librarians at The University of Akron are proud leaders and collaborators when it comes to information literacy projects on campus, for example:
Source: Project Information Literacy
Project Information Literacy is a large-scale national research project that looks at college students' engagement with information. Studies are conducted at about 250 colleges and universities nationwide. In this brief video, incoming college students share their thoughts about doing research.