100% information literacy success / Terry Taylor ; contributing authors, Joan Arth, Amy Solomon, Naomi Williamson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction to information literacy -- Workplace requirements of employees -- Information literacy : an overview -- Critical thinking -- Creative thinking -- Problem solving -- Higher-order thinking -- Effective communication -- Organization -- Computer literacy -- Library literacy -- Media literacy -- Technology literacy -- Why is information literacy important? -- Steps in effective research -- Step 1 : define the need -- Step 2 : find the information -- Step 3 : evaluate the information -- Step 4 : organize the information -- Step 5 : communicate the information -- 2. Determining the information you need -- The research process -- Defining a topic -- The main research question -- Focused research questions -- Primary and secondary information sources -- Library information sources -- Books -- Reference sources -- Periodicals -- Multimedia -- Information retrieval systems -- Online public access catalog (OPAC) -- Databases -- The Internet -- 3. How do you find and access information? -- Library organization -- Library of Congress classification system -- Dewey Decimal classification system -- Superintendent of Documents classification system -- Using library classification systems -- Call number -- Library stacks -- Searching for information -- Author search -- Title search -- Subject search -- Keyword search -- Boolean operators -- Indexes -- Databases -- Information collection -- Scanning and skimming -- Highlighting -- Note-taking -- Photocopying --

4. Evaluating information -- The importance of critical analysis -- Evaluating the resource -- Publication timeline -- Types of resources -- Evaluating authority -- Author -- Publisher -- Sponsor or owner -- Web address -- Evaluating currency -- Date and edition of a publication -- Determining currency of a Website -- Website stability -- Evaluating the content -- Intended audience -- Purpose and scope -- Objectivity -- Accuracy and Verifiability -- Overall quality -- Evaluating multimedia -- 5. Organizing information -- Information organization : an overview -- The importance of effective organization of information -- Organizational strategies -- Organization by category or concept -- Chronological organization -- Hierarchical organization -- Alphabetical organization -- Presenting information effectively -- Organizing written documents -- Organizing graphics -- Types of graphics -- Organizing PowerPoint presentations -- Organizing Web pages -- Application and uses of organized information -- Proposals and grants -- Technical reports -- 6. Legal, ethical, and communication issues related to information -- Communicating information legally and ethically -- Intellectual property -- Copyright -- Plagiarism -- Citing information sources -- APA style -- MLA style -- Chicago style -- Information and privacy issues -- Information and security issues -- Computer security -- Communicating information -- The communication process -- Channels of communication -- Conclusion -- Glossary.

This textbook, the fourth entry in the "100% Success" series, introduces students to the foundational concepts of information literacy as described by the American Library Association, empowers students to become information-literate, and prepares them for information-seeking in the workplace. The six chapters offer a step-by-step guide to defining an information need; finding, accessing, and evaluating information; and navigating through the legal, ethical, and communication dynamics of information-seeking. To facilitate the learning process, each chapter features learning objectives, a practical scenario, reflection questions, critical thinking questions, individual and group activities, self-assessment, and references. The periodic "hints" and "questions to ask" boxes encourage critical thinking. Many of the scenarios, questions, and activities involve workplace situations germane to the student's field of study, emphasizing the importance of information literacy for lifelong learning. The online companion features quizzes and web resources to complement each chapter. Well organized, easy to read, and comprehensive, this practical guide is highly recommended for those teaching college-level information literacy

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