Infomancy n. 1.The field of magic related to the conjuring of information from the chaos of the universe. 2.The collection of terms, queries, and actions related to the retrieval of information from arcane sources.

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AASL/ACRL Tackle Information Literacy

August 4th, 2005 by Christopher Harris

I was (mostly) happy to see recently that AASL and ACRL are working on a new joint venture to explore information literacy. I just wish the format were something other than a discussion list.

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) have launched INFOLIT – an electronic discussion list for information literacy. INFOLIT is a forum for school, academic and public librarians to exchange ideas on information literacy programs and experiences that demonstrate a collaborative relationship between K-12 and higher education institutions.

The goals of this discussion revolve around information literacy in the K-20 environment:

  • To discuss ways to prepare K-20 students to be information literate.
  • To provide a channel of communication for the respective divisions.
  • To facilitate a forum for sharing ideas on K-20 information literacy.
  • To be a source of professional development opportunities on information literacy.

    • According to the press release, the list is “open to all school, academic and public librarians interested in discourse about information literacy topics and K-20 curriculum issues” though I hope others are invited as well. To subscribe to INFOLIT, “send a blank email message to with your first and last name as the subject.”

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