Library instruction presents valuable opportunities for outreach and partnership. This presentation showcases innovative collaboration between the Tri-County Technical College Learning Commons and the college’s Freshman Seminar program. Through an interactive workshop, students develop critical and media literacy skills by engaging in the evaluation of information. This presentation will highlight how the workshop is an example of the benefits of library-faculty partnerships and effective outreach strategies as well as provide an overview of my approach to critical and media literacy. Key elements include analyzing multiple perspectives on a topic, applying Mike Caulfield’s SIFT method of source evaluation, and identifying bias. Additionally, I will discuss how the workshop addresses emerging trends in academia, currently using artificial intelligence ethically in undergraduate learning. This presentation will offer attendees practical insights on identifying partnership opportunities within their institutions, developing outreach through library instruction, and integrating critical and media literacy into their instructional efforts.
