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Information Literacy: A Model for Research

Information Literacy is a PROCESS!

The Information Literacy Standards Give One Model of the Research Process:

Topic = Know Your Information Need

Search = Access the Needed Information

Evaluate = Evaluate Information Critically

Share = Use Information Effectively for a Purpose

Cite = Use Information Ethically

Information Literacy Standards for First-Year Students
This is the full version of the Information Literacy Standards for University 101 classes -- your model of the research process.
Composition I Information Literacy Goals and Skills
This is the complete range of information literacy skills you will work on in Composition I.

Important Links and Remote Access

USC Upstate Library Resources Page
Your portal for academic research! Access to the library catalog for books, databases for articles, Full Text Finder, library guides and more.
Remote Access
You can access library resources from off campus with you username and password. If you have problems logging in, consult this page!
USC Upstate Distance Learners web page
Are you a distance learner? You have access to the same resources and services that on-campus students have. You can even have physical library materials delivered to you if you live outside of Spartanburg County!
Dual Enrollment Students
You have access to the same resources, services, and facilities as other students. Find out how to make the most of your dual enrollment experience!

Information Literacy Video

What is Information Literacy?
This 4 minute video from Credo Reference puts information literacy in daily life, work, and academic contexts and introduces the five information literacy standards.
Information Literacy - What is it?
A brief introduction to the five information literacy standards.

Library Virtual Tour and Assignment

You may be asked to complete the Library Virtual Tour and assignment by your Composition instructor. If you have already completed the assignment for University 101, print and present the confirmation you receive by email to prove that you have done the tour.

Link to Library Virtual Tour
The Library Virtual Tour is a required activity in University 101, but serves as a good introduction to the library and its services. It consists of text, video, quiz questions about each segment, and an interactive activity.

You can expand to full screen to better view the tour. An Accessibility View is available and can be selected at the top of the tour screen, from the menu under the three dots.
Near the end of the tour is a link to a quiz. Make sure you provide your e-mail address so that your quiz score will be sent to you.
Return to the tour after the quiz to get instructions for the "Imagine the Future Library" activity.

Composition I Research Guide for ENGL 101: Home

Welcome! Introduction to Academic Information

Information Literacy: A Model for Research

Important Links and Remote Access

Information Literacy Video

Library Virtual Tour and Assignment

Meet the Librarians