LIS1012 Introduction to Information Literacy: The Academic Library and Research

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Welcome to the research guide for LIS1012 Introduction to Information Literacy: The Academic Library and Research. This guide will assist you in finding resources for your course project. This guide provides a limited number of pre-selected sources; however, the objective of the course is for you to independently locate and access academic and scholarly sources using library databases, catalogs, and other reference materials.

The How-To page provides tutorials on database usage and answers to frequently asked questions. Also, be sure to check out the Research & Writing Helps page.

Information literacy is “the 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” (Association of College & Research Libraries). By the end of this course, you will have developed the skills to find, access, evaluate, analyze, and use information ethically and legally for various purposes in your studies, personal life, or ministry.

This course is foundational for your entire college career and your future work. It introduces you to key concepts such as the origins of information, its organization, how it is discovered and used, and how ideas can be adapted and communicated.

Please note that Global University does not necessarily endorse all the content in these sources. These sources are provided for you to contrast and compare with the biblical text and ideas presented in the Global University IST. The University Library maintains a diverse collection of books and reference materials to meet specific academic standards and provide a comprehensive selection of resources for study and research. The University adheres to the doctrines and principles of the Assemblies of God denomination.