Information Literacy Best Practices Characteristics Articulation with Curriculum

Characteristics of Programs of Information Literacy That Illustrate Best Practices
Category 5: Articulation with the curriculum

Articulation with the curriculum for an information literacy program:

· is formalized and widely disseminated;

· emphasizes student-centered learning;

· utilizes local governance structures to ensure institution-wide integration into academic or vocational programs;

· identifies the scope (i.e., depth and complexity) of competencies to be acquired on a disciplinary level as well as at the course level;

· sequences and integrates competencies throughout a student’s academic career, progressing in sophistication;

· specifies programs and courses charged with implementation.