Information and Learning Services (ILS)

Information Services

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Information Services plays a vital role in equipping users with the skills necessary to navigate today’s complex information landscape. This unit delivers comprehensive instruction in all facets of information literacy, including the ability to locate, evaluate, interpret, and ethically use information. Instruction is tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, and researchers at varying levels of expertise.

Using a variety of pedagogical approaches, Information Services staff design and deliver engaging learning experiences that range from in-person workshops and classroom sessions to online tutorials, webinars, and self-paced modules. Instruction is integrated into the academic curriculum where possible, ensuring that students receive relevant, discipline-specific guidance at the point of need.

By leveraging multiple platforms and technologies, Information Services ensures that instruction is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with modern teaching practices. Through this work, they foster critical thinking, academic integrity, and lifelong learning skills—empowering users to become confident and independent information seekers and creators.