Description:
The University of Maine System (UMS) Information Literacy Micro-Credential recognizes and validates the knowledge, skills, and competencies demonstrated by learners as they progressed through Levels 1, 2, and 3. Learners met standards aligned with the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Framework (External Site). They:
- completed training in information literacy and applied their knowledge and skills throughout the research process that culminated in a final research product.
- worked with a reference librarian in one or more capacities; gathered data from sources using learned tools; evaluated that collected data for reliability, authority, and timeliness; and cited sources using the appropriate citation format required for the information product.
- developed competence in recognizing a need for information, conducting research via appropriate sources (e.g., library catalog, databases, government websites), evaluating and identifying credible information sources, synthesizing information from multiple sources into a final product, and recognizing the importance of applying attribution to others’ ideas used in the project.
Who is eligible to register?
UMS students
What is the cost to the learner?
There are no required costs to learners, although they may choose pathways that include course fees or other expenses.
What is the delivery mode?
There are multiple pathways to meet the earning criteria dependent on the learner’s campus/ program affiliation.
At which campus(es) can I earn this micro-credential?
University of Maine at Augusta (UMA):
- Visit the UMA Libraries Information Literacy Micro-credential page (External Link)
- Contact Donna Maher (email: donna.maher@maine.edu)
University of Maine at Farmington (UMF):
- Visit UMF’s Mantor Library Information Literacy Micro-credential page (External Link)
- Contact Laurie MacWhinnie (email: macwhinn@maine.edu; phone: 207-778-7219)
University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK):
- Visit UMFK’s Blake Library Information Literacy Micro-Credential page (External Link)
- Contact Sofia Birden (email: sbirden@maine.edu)
University of Maine at Machias (UMM):
- Visit UMM’s Merrill Library Information Literacy Micro-Credential page (External Link)
- Contact Ben Noeske (email: ummlibrary@maine.edu)
University of Maine (UMaine):
- Visit UMaine’s Fogler Library Information Literacy Micro-Credential page (External Link)
- Contact Amber Gray (email: amber.gray@maine.edu)
University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI):
- Contact Allen Morrill (email: allen.morrill@maine.edu)
University of Southern Maine (USM):
- Contact Tim Lynch (email: timothy.j.lynch@maine.edu)
University of Maine (Maine Law):
- Contact Maureen Quinlan (email: maureen.quinlan@maine.edu)
View each level in the badging platform:
Visit the Micro-Credential Pathway for Information Literacy (External Site).
View full list of Micro-Credentials
Last Updated: 4/24/25