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Information literacy has been recognized as a critical skill by professional associations and regional accrediting bodies. Consequently, institutions are increasingly integrating information literacy instruction into the academic curriculum, in turn creating the need to assess instructional impact. However, information literacy is a relatively new concept and credible assessment tools are only now forthcoming. This paper summarizes several information literacy assessment tools recent to the market, including three instruments that measure cognitive knowledge of information literacy skills at the general education level, and a test that measures knowledge of information sources and structures pertinent to the field of education. Information literacy …

This study explored whether students' library skills self-efficacy levels and learning outcomes varied

based on instructional delivery mode. Groups consisted of an on-campus class with face-to-

face instruction, an on-campus class with a Web-based library tutorial, and a Web-based

class with a Web-based tutorial. Data were collected immediately prior to instruction and

again 6 weeks after. Analysis indicated self-efficacy levels and learning outcomes

significantly increased across all groups after instruction.