Information Literacy Intensives

Becoming information-literate means learning to find, evaluate, integrate, and cite material from appropriate academic sources. At UNC Asheville, students are required to take two Information Literacy Intensive courses, one of which is Language 120. Transfer students will receive an ILI by completing LSIC 379. Students will select one additional ILI from available courses. All academic departments have Information Literacy Intensive courses in their curriculum.

The list of courses that are considered ILI can be seen by clicking on the Intensives link.

Library Resources

• Ramsey Library
• Ramsey Library Information Literacy website The information literacy website provides links to instructional materials, assignments, and resources for students and faculty.
• Library Subject Bibliographers and Instructional Contacts Each librarian works with several UNCA academic departments to build library collections, conduct library orientations, and offer specialized reference service.

Information literacy and Student Research

Gilman, Todd. "Not Enough Time in the Library." Chronicle of Higher Education. 14 May 2009.
(link accessible to UNC Asheville students, staff & faculty)

Students Fall Short on 'Information Literacy,' Educational Testing Service's Study Finds Chronicle of Higher Education. 7 October 2009.
(link accessible to UNC Asheville students, staff & faculty)

October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month, 2009 - A Proclamation.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Find information presented in different formats (for example, in books, scholarly journals, and authoritative web sites).
2. Evaluate information presented in different formats.
3. Integrate information from different sources into their assignments.
4. Cite information from different formats as appropriate to the discipline in which they are writing.
5. Demonstrate academic integrity by respecting intellectual property, using information ethically, and avoiding plagiarizing.

Resources for developing Information Literacy Intensive courses 

• Application to have a course designated as ILI
• Application to renew the ILI designation on a course