[Publib] Information Literacy

[jess macleod]

I believe that information literacy standards are expected in the academic libraries, but I have witnessed little action in the public libraries. Basic retrieval seems to be customary, with no complaints from both patron and librarian. My question...Should the public library step it up in this age of information explosion?
  Perhaps public libraries do practice bibliographic instruction and follow information literacy standards, but I have not seen it. Does anyone offer open session classes in basic library research skills? Are public librarians against bibliographic instruction? Please pardon my naivete, and cure my curiosity.Thanks.
   
  Jessica MacLeod
  Floral Park Public Library

		
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