Information Literacy: Home

Information Literacy means being able to:

• **find needed information
• **use information effectively and ethically
• **evaluate information for accuracy, timeliness, and bias

For a more detailed definition, see the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education   (Association of College and Research Libraries).

New Core Curriculum for BSU (see pp. 6, 8, 10)
Information Literacy Rubric
Core Assessment Project Results

Library Instruction Sessions

Library instruction sessions are typically hour-long classes that are tailored to cover topics related to a particular course.  Sessions may be longer or shorter, depending on the materials covered and faculty needs.

• Faculty Library Instruction Request Form.
• Education faculty should contact the Educational Resource Center (508-531-1304) to schedule a library class.

Research Consultations

Research consultations are one-on-one meetings with professional librarians for extended assistance and may be requested by faculty, staff, or students. 

• Schedule an appointment for a research consultation with a reference librarian. 
• For research consultations in education contact the Educational Resource Center (508-531-1304).

Pamela Hayes-Bohanan, Bibliographic Instruction Librarian, phayesboh@bridgew.edu, 508-531-2893

Christine Brown, Education Librarian, c4brown@bridgew.edu, 508-531-2023

Cynthia Svoboda, Access Services Librarian, csvoboda@bridgew.edu, 508-531-1740

Dipti Mehta, Research and Instruction Librarian dmehta@bridgew.edu