Learn Anytime
Information Literacy is the ability to locate, evaluate, use, and organize information. TAMUG Librarians have designed a number of asynchronous sessions which allow students to learn about information literacy in a self-paced, online environment. From a brief orientation, to advanced research in the sciences, these lessons include video presentations, demonstrations, helpful tools, and learning assessments.
Students can find our instructional videos via the link below. To access complete instructional materials, including tools, helpful links, and knowledge check assessments, request access to the Library Learning Canvas Community.
Library Basics
Library Orientation
Objectives
- Learn about library facilities and services available online
- Understand the basic functions of the library website, including searching and services
Video Resources
Research Essentials
Database Search Strategies
Objectives
- Learn the definition of a library database as well as the various types of articles (scholarly/trade/popular) available
- Understand the technical requirements necessary to access and search you library's databases
- Learn and practice specific strategies including database limiters and Boolean operators as tools for refining a search
- Recognize supplemental tools and resources for database searching best practices
Video Resources
This course was designed in accordance with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and covers the concept "Searching as Strategic Exploration" (2015).
Evaluating Resources
Objectives
- Learn to critically evaluate information resources while searching and reading.
- Consider how format may affect how information is perceived.
- Understand and apply the CRAAP Test to evaluate resources.
- Understand and apply the SIFT guidelines to evaluate online resources.
Video Resources
This course was designed in accordance with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and covers the concept "Authority is Constructed and Contextual" (2015).
Navigating Google Scholar
Objectives
- Understand what Google Scholar is and how it searches for scholarly research materials
- Learn features that can aide Google Scholar searches
- Apply tools and search strategies while actively searching on Google Scholar
Video Resources
This course was designed in accordance with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and covers the concept "Searching as Strategic Exploration" (2015).
Information Bias
Objectives
- Understand ow algorithm bias can affect your research and work as a student
- Learn about media bias and various tools useful for evaluation
- Understand the definitions and differences between misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda
Video Resources
This course was designed in accordance with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and covers the concept "Authority is Constructed and Contextual" (2015).
Advanced Research Skills
Accessing Primary Sources in the Sciences
Objectives
- Understand the difference between primary and secondary sources in scientific scholarly literature
- Utilize the SciFinder database to locate, access, and organize articles
- Apply Google Scholar library integration to provide full access to resources
Video Resources
This course was designed in accordance with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and covers the concept "Searching as Strategic Exploration" (2015).