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Standard 2-Outcome 3C

Standard Two - Outcome 3C

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:

C. Uses specialized online or in person services available at the institution to retrieve information needed (e.g., interlibrary loan/document delivery, professional associations, institutional research offices, community resources, experts and practitioners).

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Objective:

Retrieves a document in print or electronic form.

Describes various retrieval methods for information not available locally.

Identifies the appropriate service point or resource for the particular

Initiates an interlibrary loan request by filling out and submitting a form either online or in person.

Uses the Web site of an institution, library, organization or community to locate information about specific services.

Practice:

Provide students with the information needed to understand that the modern library is merely a gateway to the world of information and that various options exist for them to obtain that information if it is not housed locally. This may include making a phone call to a local community resource, expert or office.





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