Information Literacy Toolkit - Project Performance Indicators

NILRC Grant Project Performance Indicators Mapped to ACRL Information Literacy Standards, Performance Indicators and Outcomes

Project Indicator

ACRL Standard

A     Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic.
       

Standard 1: The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.
1. The information literate student defines and articulates the need for information.
c. Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic.

B     Defines or modifies the information need to achieve a manageable focus.
       

d. Defines or modifies the information need to achieve a manageable focus

C     Identifies key concepts and terms that describe the information need.
        

e. Identifies key concepts and terms that describe the information need.

D     Identifies the value and differences of potential resources in a variety of formats.
       

2. The information literate student identifies a variety of types and formats of potential sources for information.
c. Identifies the value and differences of potential resources in a variety of formats (e.g., multimedia, database, website, data set, audio/visual, book)

E     Identifies the purpose and audience of potential resources.
       

d. Identifies the purpose and audience of potential resources (e.g., popular vs. scholarly, current vs. historical)

F     Identifies keywords, synonyms and related terms for the information needed
       

Standard 2: The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
2. The information literate student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies.
b. Identifies keywords, synonyms and related terms for the information needed.

G    Uses various search systems to retrieve information in a variety of formats.
       

3. The information literate student retrieves information online or in person using a variety of methods.
a. Uses various search systems to retrieve information in a variety of formats.

H     Uses various classification schemes and other systems (e.g. call number systems or indexes) to locate information resources within the library or to identify specific sites for physical exploration.

b. Uses various classification schemes and other systems (e.g., call number systems or indexes) to locate information resources within the library or to identify specific sites for physical exploration.

I      Assesses the quantity, quality, and relevance of the search results to determine whether alternative information retrieval systems or investigative methods should be utilized.

Standard 2: The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
4. The information literate student refines the search strategy if necessary.
a. Assesses the quantity, quality, and relevance of the search results to determine whether alternative information retrieval systems or investigative methods should be utilized.

J     Differentiates between the types of sources cited and understands the elements and correct syntax of a citation for a wide range of resources.

5. The information literate student extracts, records, and manages the information and its sources.
c. Differentiates between the types of sources cited and understands the elements and correct syntax of a citation for a wide range of resources.

K     Records all pertinent citation information for future reference.

d. Records all pertinent citation information for future reference.

L     Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias.

Standard 3: The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
2. The information literate student articulates and applies initial criteria for evaluating both the information and its sources.
a. Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias.

M    Demonstrates an understanding of what constitutes plagiarism and does not represent work attributable to others as his/her own.

Standard 5: The information literate student understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally.
2. The information literate student follows laws, regulations, institutional policies, and etiquette related to the access and use of information resources.
f. Demonstrates an understanding of what constitutes plagiarism and does not represent work attributable to others as his/her own.

Project funded through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and sponsored by the Network of Illinois Learning Resources in Community Colleges.