Information Literacy

The AUS Information Literacy Program

This program exemplifies a successful partnership between several university entities.  Thanks to the collaborative efforts of CAS, the Registrar, the IT department and the University Library, virtually all AUS students have the opportunity to develop and master the information literacy skills critical to
succeeding in the academic world and beyond.

What is Information Literacy?

AUS defines information literacy as,
       
        “…the ability to recognize when information is needed, and then to locate, evaluate, and use this
        information effectively, both in students’ university career and beyond.”

Information Literacy is also known as “IL” or “Info. Lit.”.

What is an IL class?

Each semester, WRI 102, ENG 203 and 204 professors schedule a time for the students and the IL librarian to meet.  Typically, classes are held in either of the two electronic classrooms near the library IC.  To complement the experience, students may be asked to work with additional resources such as TILT and i-learn. 

What is TILT?

TILT, a.k.a Texas Information Literacy Tutorial, is the online tutorial used to introduce students to library concepts, information sources and basic research strategies. 

What do students learn?

Students learn how to conduct academic research and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to master the IL competencies as outlined by AUS. 

What are the IL Competencies?

Because information literacy is a component of the General Education Requirements, as stated in the AUS Catalog (pg 21), students should be able to accomplish various aspects of the research process.