information literacy
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Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy
Information Literacy
WRI 100
Session 1
ADA
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."
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
Note: ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for HigherEducation will be used as a guideline as we develop our program.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency.cfm#ildef
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√ Title: Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs
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√ Author: Carmine Gallo
√ Call number: HF5718.22 G35 2010
√ Location: General Collection
√ Status: Available
√ Publisher McGraw Hill
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√ Title: The War for Palestine
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√ Author: Eugene Rogan
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Exercise
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