Information Literacy
Southern Oregon University Hannon Library
Information Literacy Goals and Proficiencies
The following Information Literacy Goals and Proficiencies as outlined
here have been accepted and approved as a foundational strand in the Southern
Oregon University general education curriculum as articulated in the University
Studies--Strands, Goals, and Proficiencies.
Information Literacy - Access and Use Information Resources Effectively and Ethically
Goal One: Determine the nature and extent of information needed.
Individuals Will Be Able To:
- Develop and refine research questions.
- Identify key concepts and terms required to locate information.
- Examine and assess potential resources specific to research purpose.
Goal Two: Access information effectively and efficiently.
Individuals Will Be Able To:
- Differentiate among keywords, subject headings and descriptors.
- Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
- Implement a variety of information search strategies.
- Use full array of library services to retrieve information.
Goal Three: Evaluate information and resources.
Individuals Will Be Able To:
- Determine accuracy of information by questioning source of data.
- Analyze limitations of information gathering tools or strategies.
- Investigate differing viewpoints in the information.
Goal Four: Integrate information ethically and legally.
Individuals Will Be Able To:
- Retrieve and manipulate information across contexts and in multiple formats.
- Understand intellectual property, copyright, and fair use of information.
- Cite sources using appropriate documentation style, without plagiarism or misrepresentation.
For more information contact Dale Vidmar at 2-6842.