Information Literacy

Description:

This micro-credential recognizes and validates the learner’s successful completion of the University of Maine System (UMS) Information Literacy pathway (Levels 1, 2, and 3). The learner completed training in information literacy and applied their knowledge and skills throughout the research process that culminated in a final research product. The learner worked with a reference librarian in one or more capacities, gathered data from sources using learned tools, evaluated collected data for reliability, authority, and timeliness, and cited sources using the appropriate citing format required for the information product. The learner 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. The learner met the standards of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Framework (External Site).

Contact Information:

University of Maine: Amber Gray (email for more information: amber.gray@maine.edu)
University of Southern Maine: Sarah Lucchesi (email for more information: sarah.lucchesi@maine.edu)
University of Maine Fort Kent: Sofia Birden (email for more information: sbirden@maine.edu)
University of Maine at Farmington: Laurie MacWhinnie (email or call for more information: macwhinn@maine.edu, 207.778.7219)
University of Maine at Augusta: Donna Maher (email for more information: donna.maher@maine.edu)
University of Maine at Machias: Marianne Thibodeau and Ben Noeske (email for more information: ummlibrary@maine.edu)
University of Maine School of Law: Maureen Quinlan (email for more information: maureen.quinlan@maine.edu)
University of Maine at Presque Isle: Allen Morrill (email for more information: allen.morrill@maine.edu)