PSLA09 First Year College Students & Information Literacy

This document summarizes a presentation given by Emily Rimland on information literacy skills needed by first-year college students. It discusses the AASL and ACRL information literacy standards for K-12 and higher education. A survey of school and academic librarians found that most felt 0-20% of freshmen were adequately prepared and that being able to access information effectively and determine information needs were the most important skills. The presentation provided examples of assignments requiring various research skills from different college disciplines and discussed strategies for high school and college librarians to collaborate to improve student preparation.