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Teaching students to critically engage with the research process is foundational to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Libraries’ academic mission. Our information literacy program LOs are mapped to the ACRL Framework to facilitate instructional best practices for information literacy and are presented in an order that roughly follows the research process.

Each outcome is equally important; however, there is no expectation that an individual instruction session, consultation, or resource—or series of such—will cover all outcomes. Furthermore, some instructional instances may require the creation of unique sub-outcomes, tailored to the targeted discipline, course, assignment, or individual.

For more information, including examples of student activities and/or actions that teach to each outcome, see Information Literacy Program Learning Outcomes.

Learning Outcome 1

Students will be able to formulate research questions based on their information needs, curiosity (personal, academic, or professional), and/or gaps in existing conversations.

Learning Outcome 2

Students will be able to develop effective searches using iterative and responsive approaches and appropriate resources and/or tools.

Learning Outcome 3 

Students will be able to critically evaluate information considering its context, audiences, and purposes (intended and unintended), and the ways in which authority is constructed.

Learning Outcome 4

Students will be able to critically examine their own identities, biases, and ideas to engage with the scholarly conversation.

Learning Outcome 5

Students will be able to describe the information creation and dissemination process for a variety of information formats and/or modalities.

Learning Outcome 6

Students will be able to discuss the legal, economic, and social context of the use and creation of information.