Welcome.
On these pages you'll find information about me and about the INF-1011 Information Research course that I teach. I have included some links that will help you in your research. A big part of what I do in the library and in class is to help people become information literate.
What is Information Literacy?
"Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning. An information literate individual is able to:- Determine the extent of information needed
- Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
- Evaluate information and its sources critically
- Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base
- Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
- Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally" (ACRL, 2001)
