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Information Literacy Micro-Credential/Badge

Information about the UMS Informaiton Literacy Badge and how to earn it

Level 2 badge logoSkills Covered In Level 2

  • appropriately evaluate information
  • understand bias and inconsistency
  • assess what information is needed
  • construct and apply advanced search queries
  • understand what tools are needed for the purpose needed
  • give appropriate credit to the work of others

To Earn The Level 2 Badge

You will need to:

  • have earned the Level 1 Information Literacy badge
  • review material on library research elements
  • meet one or more times with a reference librarian for an in-depth research consultation, take an information literacy course taught by a UMS Librarian, or attend an information literacy session as part of a workshop or class in a program.

Evidence

You will need to:

  • Complete a 10 question quiz with 80% or higher score
  • Submit a self-reflection based on the learning that occurred

Authorized UMS library staff will verify you have completed the required tasks and approve your work.

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