Outcome of the second standard of the Association of College & Research Libraries' Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. Standard 2-Outcome 3B

Standard Two - Outcome 3B

Standard Two
The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.

Performance Indicators

3. The information literate student retrieves information online or in person using
a variety of methods.

Outcomes Include:

B. Uses various classification schemes and other systems (e.g., call number systems or indexes) to locate information resources within the library or to identify specific sites for physical exploration.

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Objective:

Uses call number systems effectively (e.g., demonstrates how a call number assists in locating the corresponding item in the library).

Explains the difference between the library catalog and a periodical index.

Describes the different scopes of coverage found in different periodical indexes.

Distinguishes among citations to identify various types of materials (e.g., books, periodical articles, essays in anthologies). (See also 2.3.a.)

Practice:

The network is out and you cannot access library catalog or indexes online. While in the library but you still want to find information on your topic – describe how you can do this?

Browse call number area in library for items similar to the one found in a catalog search.