Presented at LILAC 2019

1. Creating and Branding Meaningful
Information Literacy Instruction:
Tools for Developing Innovative
Learning Experiences Using the ACRL
Framework
DARLA ASHER, M.A. (L.I.S.), M.B.A.
ELANA KARSHMER, M.A. (L.I.S), PHD
LILAC 2019 | NOTTINGHAM, UK

2. Opening
Activity
 Use smartphone
or computer to
go to Kahoot.it
 Enter game PIN
 (You can also use
the Kahoot! app
if you have it)
 Wait for the
prompt to begin

3. Kahoot!
One of the ACRL
frames refers to
“accessing needed
information effectively
and efficiently”
There are 7 ACRL
frames
The Standards specify
learning outcomes; the
Framework’s outcomes
are created by the
instructor
Faculty involvement is
critical when using the
Framework
The Standards focus
on info consumption;
the Frames focus on
info production and
consumption
True or False Questions:

4. IL
Framework
Addresses 4
domains: cognitive,
affective, behavioral,
metacognitive
Learners considered
information
consumers and
information
producers
Includes 6 related,
overlapping frames
Learning outcomes
and assessments
created by individual
instruction librarians
Faculty involvement
in developing
instruction and
learning outcomes is
crucial
IL
Standards
Emphasis on
behavioral
and cognitive
domains
Learners
considered
information
consumers
5 standards,
22
performance
indicators Standards/P.I.s
can be used
as learning
outcomes
Meshes with
one-shot
instruction
paradigm
IL Frames versus Standards
Infographic
Handout #1

5. The Framework for Information
Literacy for Higher Education
(2015), developed by the
Association of College &
Research Libraries (ACRL), is a
guiding document about
information literacy. The
Framework is organized into six
frames, each of which outlines a
concept central to information
literacy.
Think critically about information—
whether it’s from a blog post, a book,
or a peer-reviewed journal article.
Ask questions about the author(s),
the purpose, and the context of the
information.
Recognize the value of diverse ideas
and worldviews.
Give credit to the original ideas of
others through proper attribution and
citation.
Recognize your opportunity for
multiple roles – as a contributor or a
creator as well as a consumer of
information.
ACRL Information Literacy Sandbox:
sandbox.acrl.org
Saint Leo University, Cannon Memorial
Library:
slulibrary.saintleo.edu2019, Cannon Memorial Library, Saint Leo University.
attribution to Bertrand
Library, Bucknell University
Handout #2A

6. Understand that the research process
gives you the chance to participate in
an ongoing scholarly conversation in
which information consumers and
creators come together and negotiate
meaning.
You have an opportunity to contribute
to the conversation!
Approach research as open-ended
exploration and engagement with
information.
Tap into your intellectual curiosity, ask
questions, and be flexible – ambiguity
can help the research process!
Realize that information sources vary in
content, format, and relevance to your
needs, depending on the nature of your
search and the scope of your research.
Be flexible and understand that your first
attempts at searching are just the
starting point. Keep asking questions!
Consider the characteristics of
information resources that indicate how
and for whom they were created.
Understand that information may be
perceived differently based on the
format in which it is presented.
Handout #2B

7. AIIRSS
 An acronym
 Represents the six ACRL frames
 A mnemonic device
 Word/Image association
 A meaningful brand
 Logo that includes the acronym
 Recognizable
 Used consistently on all materials

8. Handout
#3

9. ACRL Frames Scenario Activity
 Work in pairs to address assigned scenario
 Use the AIIRSS Design Template to guide discussion
 Choose the ACRL frame that is most relevant to the
scenario (there may be more than one)
 We will discuss results at the end of the activity
Handouts #4A – 4E

10. Activity Discussion
 Please share your results with the group
 Also consider:
 Do these examples differ from the type of IL instruction that
you engage in on a regular basis? If so, how?
 How would you incorporate IL instruction elements into
reference interviews or circulation work?
 Are there other areas of library practice that could integrate
IL concepts?
 Additional Comments/Questions/Answers?

11. Session Evaluation
 We’d appreciate your feedback!!
Please complete the session evaluation form available at:
http://tinyurl.com/LILAC2019SLU
The evaluation form will be open until 20 May 2019.

12. Darla Asher
Serials & Instructional
Services Librarian
Saint Leo University
darla.asher@saintleo.edu
Telephone: 1 813-785-2358
Elana Karshmer
Instruction Program &
Information Literacy Librarian
Saint Leo University
elana.karshmer@saintleo.edu
Telephone: 1 813-928-6780