Library, Information, and Media Literacy- 4 Year Curriculum

● Critical Thinking ● Empowered Learner ● Information Literacy ● Media and Technology Fluency

Mission: To teach the skills and information that help us to make sense of the world today and to thrive in the future.

Philosophy: In an age of rapid technological change and an influx of information, acquiring information literacy skills and a commitment to lifelong reading becomes paramount. The Library, Information, Media Literacy curriculum empowers students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills which play an integral role in both their personal and academic life transcending their four-year career at LFA.

All lessons are aligned with ISTE Standards for Students

Overview of embedded 4-year Library, Information and Media Literacy Curriculum

Freshman

Session 3 -Introduction to Library Resources: (English 9 Classes (Fall)

Session 4- Introduction to Database Research and Bibliographic Instruction (World History 1 Classes Second Semester)

Sophomore

Session 1 Fake News and Critically Evaluating Information in an Ever-Changing Landscape (HWC Classes, Semester 1)

Session 2: Introduction to Infographic Design and Research for Service Learning Project. (HWC Classes, Semester 2)

Junior

Session 1: Developing Advanced Research and Design Skills: Critically Evaluating Web Resources and Creating Impactful Presentations

Senior

Library and Media Literacy - 4 Year Guide