Information Literacy

Libraries have much more than books in their collections! Let's take a look at what you can expect to find in your library as we explore information literacy.

What is Information Literacy? - Video #1

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Types of Information Sources - Video #2

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Online Reference Databases - Video #3

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Tips for Librarians - 7 Ways to Think Outside the Box with Information Literacy - Video #4

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Selection Criteria for non-print resources

Non-print resources are reviewed by reviewing agencies, just like books are.

• Check out the latest edition of CM at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/ - multimedia reviews follow books and professional materials.

• American Library Association (ALA) Best Films for Young Adults - http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/fabfilms/fabfilms.cfm

• ALA Great Web sites for kids - http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm

• School Library Journal (SLJ) provides lots of free information, interviews, trends at - http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/

• Reviewing sources on the Web - http://www.acqweb.org/bookrev.html

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