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Library Instruction Assessment: Standard 1

This guide will help faculty and librarians gain ideas and understanding regarding the information seeking skills of our students.

ACRL Standard 1 Outcomes

1.1.b - Develops a thesis statement and formulates questions based on the information need

1.1.c - Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic

1.1.e - Identifies key concepts and terms that describe the information need

1.2.d - Identifies the purpose and audience of potential resources (e.g., popular vs. scholarly, current vs. historical)

 1.2.e - Differentiates between primary and secondary sources, recognizing how their use and importance vary with each discipline