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).

Information Literacy Rubric

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