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Teaching Information Literacy @ UCR

UCR Library contributes to the development of information literacy through engaging course-related instruction, embedding in extracurricular experiences, and in close collaboration with campus resources for excellence in teaching. As experts in IL instruction, the Department of Teaching and Learning also offers a suite of services for developing IL teaching and assessment across campus. An evolving resource, this IL Teaching Toolkit highlights:

  • Lesson plans, class activities, assignments, and assessments designed by UCR Librarians ready to launch in the classroom
  • Digital tutorials and learning objects to embed in any Canvas course or share directly with students
  • Information literacy outcomes and assessment tools for evaulating student IL learning and development
  • Consultation services for building excellent IL teaching, learning, and assessment practices
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Ready-Made Learning Objects
Lesson plans, assignment ideas, and ways to integrate information literacy development into existing teaching practices
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Online Library Tutorials
Introduce or refresh foundational information and library skills, including keyword development, citation styles, and using UC Library Search
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UCR Information Literacy Outcomes
Drawing from national standards and aligned with UCR priorities and strengths, this set of outcomes describes the skills, understanding, and values that define the information literate UCR student
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Information Literacy Assessment
A growing collection of resources to measure IL development and learning, as well as evaluate effectiveness of IL teaching methods
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Information Literacy Outcomes Touchpoints Matrix
Explore how UCR Library Teaching and Learning scaffolds student IL development at key touchpoints during their time on campus.
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Information Literacy- Further Reading
Interested in the scholarship of information literacy teaching, learning, and assessment? This shared bibliography is frequently updated with recent publications addressing IL development in higher education.
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