The American Library Association has developed this site as a gateway (and a gathering place) for those looking for resources and discussion on information literacy focused on "improving the teaching, learning, and research role of the higher education community." Visitors arriving at the site would do well to first take a look at the overview section, which offers an introduction to information...

Readers preparing to start college in the fall, as well as those working on an independent research project, may enjoy this useful textbook covering research basics. Written by Walter D. Butler, Aloha Sargent, and Kelsey Smith (a team of California Community College librarians), Introduction to College Research helps readers hone important skills, with information about literacy tools, research...