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

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination.

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

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