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similar types of information - after the students have done their initial searching in
order to affirm and build upon their previous knowledge base. In this way, I position
library sources as an organic extension of students existing inquiry processes.
The contextual nature of information literacy or fluency necessitates close
collaboration between the librarian and the disciplinary expert. I place a high value
on these relationships and am committed to supporting the unique information
literacy needs of disciplines across the institution. Working together to coordinate
outcomes, pedagogy, and understanding of student needs ensures the highest
quality of information literacy teaching and learning. As fluency in information
practices and concepts is an essential component of the ability to participate fully
within and across disciplines, the importance of interdisciplinary efforts in this area
highlights the role that information literacy plays in leading out in supporting the
goals of a liberal education.
Norgaard, Rolf (2003). Writing Information Literacy: Contributions to a Concept. Reference and User Services Quarterly,
43(2), 124-130.