PALNI Information Literacy Modules
The PALNI Information Literacy modules are a set of 15 modules on the following topics available for use as LMS or LibGuide versions. Each module contains learning outcomes, course content, an activity, and a quiz. Modules can stand alone or be used in any combination. The modules are linked to our FYE Learning Outcomes in the following ways:
- Students will be familiar with library building locations and service points.
- Students will be familiar with services offered to them on the library website.
- Students will know whom to go to for help with their library research and feel comfortable approaching librarians and library staff.
- Students will be able to effectively navigate library resources to find appropriate sources for an assignment.
- Module 2: Searching for Information Online
- Module 3: Advanced Searching
- Module 7: Information Cycles and Communication Sources
- Students will be introduced to the advantages of using interlibrary loan and other resource sharing systems.
- Students will be aware of their total information network.
- Module 4: Evaluating Sources
- Module 5: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources
- Module 7: Information Cycles and Communication Sources
- Students will be able to identify keywords from a given topic and construct an effective search strategy.
- Module 3: Advanced Searching
- Module 1: Forming Your Research Question
- Students will be able to distinguish between credible information types in order to select sources whose authority, currency and purpose are relevant to their information needs.
- Module 4: Evaluating Sources
- Module 5: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources
- Module 7: Information Cycles and Communication Sources
- Module 8: Misinformation and Media Bias
- Students will be introduced to the value of the information provided by the library, both financial and intellectual.
- Module 15: Information Has Value
- Students recognize the necessity of attribution in order to engage ethically and legally in scholarly conversation.
- Module 9: Organizing Sources
- Module 10: Academic Integrity
- Module 11: Understanding Plagiarism & Citing Sources
- Module 12: Copyright, Fair Use, & Public Domain