Understanding Information Literacy (MGMT3355)
Reference and Instruction Librarian
What is Information Literacy?
Information Literacy is the term used to encompass the set of skills that enable you to find, evaluate, and use information. It doesn't sound like a hard thing to do, but the information landscape is vast and constantly changing. The following articles and video will help you understand what information literacy is, why it is important, and how to keep up with the ever-evolving information ecosystem.
- Posttruth, Truthiness, and Alternative Facts: Information Behavior and Critical Information Consumption for a New AgeWritten by a librarian, this piece addresses fake news through several generations before focusing on the social media environment.
- A New World DisorderThis piece also highlights information sharing on social media but also addresses categories of disordered information, exploring the term "fake news" at a deeper level.
Helpful Videos
The videos below provide academic and real-world context for information literacy. In addition, Ted.com has created an excellent playlist of talks to help make you a stronger researcher: