Information Literacy

University of Maine

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The Information Literacy Micro-Credential is a badge you can earn through the University of Maine System. It’s a certification you can add to your resume that shows employers you know how to find and evaluate information–in other words, that you have strong information literacy skills.

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Cost: Free

Available only to UMaine and UMaine Machias (UMM) Students.

Skills/knowledge gained from this micro-credential:

  • Navigating and Identifying Information
  • Resources and Tools
  • Identifying and Evaluating Information Source Types
  • Creating Search Queries
  • Using Information Ethically
  • Evaluating Sources
  • Synthesizing and Organizing Information

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Institutional Equity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Boost your skills and stand out with an Information Literacy micro-credential!

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Do you have questions about UMaine Extension’s micro-credential programs?

UMaine Extension is part of the University of Maine System Micro-Credential Initiative