Information Literacy

The ACRL defines information literacy as a “set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning”. The AUC Library is conducting training sessions in Information Literacy Skills for its users. This session engages the users in learning: Information Literacy Skills; how to access the print and e-resources availed by the library; Referencing methods using reference management tools and Academic Integrity for instance use of anti-plagiarism software for effective academic writing. Training sessions will cover:

• Information Literacy User Services Session
• Information Literacy Request Form

• Bolean logic searching – Click to download the guide
• Library Services – Click to download the guide

Referencing methods using:

• • APA 7^th edition Style Manual – Click to download the guide
  • Zotero Reference Management Tool – Click to access the guide
  • Mendeley Reference Manager – Click to access the guide
  • Citation Machine – Click to access the guide

Anti-plagiarism Monitor

• • • Turn-it-In Anti-plagiarism training material
    • Academic integrity check request form – Click to access the form

Time for training sessions:

• • 1. Postgraduates & Staff: Tuesdays from 9:30am – 12:30pm
    2. Undergraduates: Thursdays from 9:30am – 12:30pm

AUC LIBRARY SERVICES

*More emphasis in the area in training for that day’s session