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Information Literacy Competency Program |
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Standard Two: Accessing Information
"The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently."
Basic Skills
- Identifies keywords, synonyms and related terms for the information needed
- Constructs a search strategy using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g., Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines; internal organizers such as indexes for books)
- Implements the search strategy in various information retrieval systems using different user interfaces and search engines, with different command languages, protocols, and search parameters
- Uses various search systems to retrieve information in a variety of formats
- Uses various classification schemes and other systems (e.g., call number systems or indexes) to locate information resources within the library or to identify specific sites for physical exploration
- Investigates the scope, content, and organization of information retrieval systems
- Uses specialized online or in person services available at the institution to retrieve information needed (e.g., interlibrary loan/document delivery, professional associations, institutional research offices, community resources, experts and practitioners
- Differentiates between the types of sources cited and understands the elements and correct syntax of a citation for a wide range of resources
- Assesses the quantity, quality, and relevance of the search results to determine whether alternative information retrieval systems or investigative methods should be utilized
- Repeats the search using the revised strategy as necessary
- Records all pertinent citation information for future reference
- Identifies gaps in the information retrieved and determines if the search strategy should be revised
- Selects among various technologies the most appropriate one for the task of extracting the needed information (e.g., copy/paste software functions, photocopier, scanner, audio/visual equipment, or exploratory instruments)
- Creates a system for organizing the information
- Uses various technologies to manage the information selected and organized
Advanced Skills
- Identifies appropriate investigative methods (e.g., laboratory experiment, simulation, fieldwork)
- Investigates benefits and applicability of various investigative methods
- Uses surveys, letters, interviews, and other forms of inquiry to retrieve primary information
- Selects efficient and effective approaches for accessing the information needed from the investigative method or information retrieval system
- Selects controlled vocabulary specific to the discipline or information retrieval source
- Implements the search using investigative protocols appropriate to the discipline
- Develops a research plan appropriate to the investigative method
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