[Michlib-l] Information Literacy and Public Libraries

[Laura Warren-Gross]

Hi Adrianne:

There are several great infographics and promotional pieces regarding information literacy (and MeL use) on the MeL Library Staff Page (Library Staff - Library Staff - Michigan eLibrary at Michigan eLibrary, Library of Michigan (mel.org)<https://mel.org/staff> ) including the Information Literacy Top 3 Basics. I also recommend scrolling down to the Search Strategies section to have a look at a few of the documents provided by EBSCO such as the difference between MeL eResources and a general Internet search, the differences among different types of publications, and how to assess trustworthy resources. A discussion of a few of these with exemplar articles from different types of sources might be a good way to do a hands-on activity about information literacy without everyone having a computer/device in the moment.

Laura


From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> On Behalf Of Adrianne Schinkai via Michlib-l
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Subject: [Michlib-l] Information Literacy and Public Libraries

Hello everyone,
I’m looking into the idea of putting together classes/presentations on teaching computer use and information literacy concepts for public library patrons. Thus far, I have gotten no further than planning a series that would be like…

•         Session 1: An Introduction to Computers

•         Session 2: Setting Up and Using Email

•         Session 3: The Basics of Microsoft Word

•         Session 4: The Basics of Microsoft Excel

•         Session 5: Finding Information on the Internet
Pretty bland when you look at it. I’m wondering if anyone out there has some interesting ideas for teaching technology and information literacy in public libraries. Unfortunately, we do not have a computer lab and I’m kind of stumped on how I would do this otherwise.
Thanks in advance!
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Adrianne M. Schinkai

  *   Head of Reference and Circulation Services
  *   Vicksburg District Library, Vicksburg, MI
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