LibGuides: Open Educational Resources (OER): Information Literacy

Information Literacy
To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

The Information Literacy User’s Guide: An Open, Online Textbook
The Information Literacy User’s Guide is based on two current models in information literacy: The 2011 version of The Seven Pillars Model, developed by the Society of College, National and University Libraries in the United Kingdom and the conception of information literacy as a metaliteracy, a model developed by one of this book’s authors in conjunction with Thomas Mackey, Dean of the Center for Distance Learning at SUNY Empire State College. These core foundations ensure that the material will be relevant to today’s students.
Information Literacy Concepts
Information Literacy Concepts is an openly accessible primer that introduces high school, community college, and college students to information literacy topics and gives them an overview of how to conduct their own research. This brief textbook delves into the world of libraries and how information is organized. The topic of fake news and credibility is covered in chapter 2. Students will also learn about the research process and the ethical use of information.