What is the ACRL Framework - This page gives a brief description of what the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is and their Information Literacy Framework.
Authority is Constructed & Contextual - Credentials are important when looking at resources. Why should you trust this resource? Who wrote the resource and why should they be considered a professional on the subject? This page will give information on this aspect of the framework.
Information Creation as a Process - Information is distributed in a variety of ways and formats. Some resources are distributed in a written format while others are distributed in a electronic format. This page will give information on this aspect of the framework.
Information Has Value - Information has value to those who use it. It allows for people to make more informed decisions. The value of the information can vary from resource to resource. This page will give information on this aspect of the framework.
Research as Inquiry - The research process begins with an initial question. Using this question you can begin the process of finding information on that topic. This may require you to come up with more questions so you can find the information you need to succeed. This page will give information on this aspect of the framework.
Scholarship as Conversation - Researchers, scholars, and students all contribute to the realm of scholarly information. Information can be debated. This is why it is important to look at research as a conversation. Since every resource offers a different viewpoint on a topic. This page will give information on this aspect of the framework.
Searching as Strategic Exploration - Research takes time and having a plan in place is important while conducting research. Picking out key elements in your research question will help narrow down potential search terms that one can use when searching the internet and online databases. This page will give information on this aspect of the framework.
