The ACRL Framework

Authority is Constructed

Definition

Information Creation as a Process refers to the understanding that the purpose, message, and delivery of information are intentional acts of creation. Recognizing the nature of information creation, experts look to the underlying processes of creation as well as the final product to critically evaluate the usefulness of the information.​

Possible Learning Objectives for Students

  • Students will be familiar with library building locations and service points.
  • Students will know the purpose and extent of the reference collection.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between a magazine and a scholarly periodical.
  • Students will evaluate information with set criteria.
  • Students will understand the variety of information formats and can conduct searches for various formats.
  • Articulate the purposes of various types of information as well as their distinguishing characteristics
  • Distinguish between format and method of access, understanding that these are separate entities
  • Identify which types of information best meet particular information needs
  • Have students explore the creation of a Wikipedia entry versus that of a scholarly journal article.
  • Students will be able to thoughtfully find published primary sources in order to include first-person perspectives in their research project.