The pilot study identified varying patterns of congruence and incongruence between the library’s
espoused theories and theories-in-use of information literacy. Claims developed from the analysis
of the policy documents suggest the following espoused values as integral to the library’s
instruction program.
z Information literacy is defined according to the ACRL Information Literacy Standards (ALA,
2000) on a continuum from information access to the effective use of information for a
specific purpose.
z Collaborative instruction as essential
z Preparation of graduates as lifelong learners in disciplines
z Instructional goals of knowledge building and the enhancement of critical thinking Themes
which emerged from the analysis of the various modes of practice including the online
tutorial indicate different approaches to the practice of information literacy.
z Information literacy is practiced on a continuum of locating and evaluating information
sources with information use operationalized only as ethical approaches to sources.
z A range of conceptual and skills approaches exist but with greater emphasis on techniques