The Academic Commons

This episode features Becky Miller, MSLS, and a discussion around Information Literacy and how to utilize the ACRL framework in order to help educators and students develop their skills regarding research and enhance critical thinking.

Transcript Episode 7: Information Literacy with Becky Miller

Guest: Becky Miller, MSLS

• Role: Senior Librarian at Thomas Jefferson University, serving primarily the Dixon Campus
• Expertise: Information literacy, reference and research, systematic reviews, and innovation in research activities

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Getting Started:

• Utilize the ACRL information literacy framework as a roadmap.
• Have students explore the writing center, available at each campus.
• Reach out to your librarians for personal or classroom guidance on research and information literacy.
• Contact Becky Miller for more information on literacy skills.
• Contact us to talk about collaborative practice and active learning in your classroom.

Terms to Know:

The terms below are mentioned in the episode, and for context and clarity, we've provided brief definitions of potentially unfamiliar terms you may hear.

• Information Literacy: A set of abilities or skills that require individuals to be able to recognize how information is needed and then the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the information.
• Critical Thinking: The process of analyzing available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments to make sound conclusions or informed choices.
• Digital Literacy: Critical analysis and evaluation of the credibility of digital resources.
• ACRL Framework: The Association of College and Research Libraries developed an information literacy framework to help educators and students understand and develop their skills.
• Digital Divide: The unequal access to digital technology, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and the internet.
• AI: Stands for Artificial Intelligence, which is the ability of machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence.

Selected Resources:

The Learning Curve team curated this list based on university resources or guest recommendations.

1. ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
2. ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Toolkit
3. Jefferson Libraries Homepage
4. Office for Professional Writing, Publishing, and Communication
5. Thomas Jefferson University Libraries Guide on AI
6. Academic Commons Upcoming Workshops and Events