Welcome to Davis Library’s
InfoLit Blog!
“InfoLit” is short for Information
Literacy, which is also commonly and more simply referred to as “IL.”
So, what is Information
Literacy?
Information
Literacy is defined as the ability “to recognize when information is needed
and to have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed
information” (Presidential
Committee on Information Literacy. Final Report. American
Library Association, 1989.)
And, why is Information Literacy important?
Skills learned
through the academic research
process are the same
skills needed to become information literate. Becoming a lifelong learner, knowing how to think critically, use
information ethically and conduct self-directed studies on wide range of topics,
is vital to your success not only as a student, but also in the workplace and your personal
life.
Today’s employers
are looking for individuals who can easily deal with change and work
effectively with others. A “spirit of
inquiry” is also desirable as asking questions and exploring multiple
viewpoints help to spark new ideas and innovative ways to resolve problems. Honesty and integrity are characteristics not
only valued highly in individual relationships, but also on the job as social
responsibility and “doing the right thing” are economic necessities to
surviving in a globalized marketplace.
For an extensive
discussion on Information Literacy and how it relates to higher education,
visit the Association
of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Website at:
How can Davis Library’s InfoLit Blog help?
With Davis Library’s InfoLit Blog you’ll get
tips and tricks to help improve your information-seeking skills. Discussions on the evaluation and proper use
of data sources are also to be presented.
In addition, the site will provide news on various happenings at or sponsored
by the Davis Library.
Davis Library's InfoLit Blog gives you another way to communicate and engage with us online. Please feel free to share posts, make comments or subscribe to our feeds. Then if you want, you can also find and “like” us on Facebook or visit in-person.
Davis Library's InfoLit Blog gives you another way to communicate and engage with us online. Please feel free to share posts, make comments or subscribe to our feeds. Then if you want, you can also find and “like” us on Facebook or visit in-person.
The Davis Library
is located on the main campus of the University of Rio Grande/Rio GrandeCommunity College in Rio Grande, Ohio.
We’re open:
Monday – Thursday
| 8 AM – 10 PM |
Friday
| 8 AM – 5 PM |
Saturday
| 1 – 5 PM |
Sunday
| 5 – 9 PM |
However, some closings and abbreviated
hours for holidays, semester breaks and summer months should be expected.
Get the most up-to-date details on our library
hours at: http://library.rio.edu/hours.html
Have any questions? Ask
Us: 740.245.7005 or
1.800.282.7201(toll-free) or refdesk@rio.edu
Amy Wilson, Interim Director, maintains both the Davis Library’s InfoLit Blog and Facebook page.
