Information for Faculty

According to the American Library Association, "Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to 'recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.'"

Information literacy is one of MCC's four general education goals.

The goal states, "Students who graduate from MCC are information literate. They are able to do the following at a level appropriate for a two-year degree holder:

• Access multiple sources to provide evidence
• Ensure use of quality information and apply the information to accomplish an academic goal
• Identify where information is coming from and acknowledge sources properly"

The MCC Library incorporates information literacy into three courses:

• MCC 101:  An introduction to a college-level library, such as basic access tools, LC call numbers, citation reading, and navigating the library web page.
• English 151:  Evaluation of information and using the SIFT Method
• English 152: Database selection and searching

Information literacy instruction is provided for all modes of instruction.

Librarians support other subject-specific courses as needed to help students acquire certain skills or to complete certain assignments.

When you schedule information literacy instruction with your librarian:

• Please give sufficient notice for scheduling of sessions (one week minimum)
• Please plan to attend the session with your students.
• Please plan to be involved, respectful, and supportive of the librarian's session.

The MCC Library uses ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education as the basis for their curriculum and instruction.