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ACRL Information Literacy Framework (ILF) for Higher Education

Defining the information literacy framework.

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Authority is Constructed and Contextual

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Learners will be able to differentiate between types of authority, such as subject expertise, societal position, or special experiences. Learners will identify which type of authority is best suited to their individual information needs. Learners will be able to determine if a source is authoritative in the context of their subject discipline or research topic.

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