Information Literacy Defined
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).
Information Literacy Frameworks, Standards, and Rubrics
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NECHE(See standards 4.12 and 4.15)
Library Instruction Sessions and Research Consultations
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).
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Contact
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