The ILRT consists of a curated list of statements prompting you to reflect on information use. Under each heading you'll find a representation of the concepts and strategies that make up an aspect of information literacy. You may notice some overlap as many of the statements are complementary.
There are six sections of the ILRT, and you can complete the sections in any order you'd like. If you are taking the ILRT for Orientation, you should plan to complete all six sections, but you do not need to do so in one sitting if you'd prefer to space them out. Each section takes a couple of minutes to complete, and most students complete all six sections in about 12 minutes. To begin, select a section from the list below or click one of the tabs above.
How do I approach research and inquiry?
How do I engage in scholarly conversations?
How am I strategic while searching?
How do I evaluate information creation?
How do I think critically about authority?
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There are many ways to use the ILRT!
Here are just a few ideas: