From: "Credo News " <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:37:09 -0500

Credo Survey Suggests Students Lack Basic Information Skills Critical
for Academic and Workforce Success

Survey finds 37% of students do not feel adequately prepared to start research

March 5, 2013, Boston, Oxford – A survey developed by librarians and
sponsored by Credo found that many college students falsely perceive
their level of information literacy. The data collected suggests that
while students display an understanding of information skills, they
are not successful at the next step —application of the skill. These
information skills are critical to success in the classroom, but they
also extend beyond campus to prepare students for success on the job
and in everyday life.

In one example from the survey findings, a majority of the 1,500+
respondents grasped the concept of information literacy as it relates
to finding, evaluating and using information, but 46% of students
admitted to looking for a copyright symbol to determine accuracy of a
source and over half admitted they were unfamiliar with the purpose
and basic characteristics of scholarly journals.

“These results are eye-opening,” commented Credo CEO Mike Sweet. “This
is clear evidence that many students are not learning the basics of
how to research, skills that transfer beyond the classroom to ensure
success in the workforce and beyond. At Credo, we have the innovative
learning technology and the collaborative relationships with
librarians and educators that will ensure that the ‘Fourth R’ is
covered both earlier and more often so students can be more
successful.”

The full results of the survey, along with a paper authored by Dr.
Allen McKiel, Dean of Library Services at Western Oregon University,
will be unveiled on Thursday, April 11 at the 2013 ACRL Conference in
Indianapolis, IN.

Registration for the presentation of results is now open at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ACRL_Breakfast. Registration to receive
a complimentary copy of the full survey results is now open at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Survey_Results.

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About Credo

A 2013 SIIA CODiE award winner, Credo believes that everyone deserves
the ability to learn and the opportunity to succeed.

To help people achieve their academic, professional and personal
goals, Credo partners with libraries, educators, publishers and
technology providers to deliver solutions for developing information
skills. Founded in 1999, Credo has offices in Boston and the UK. For
additional information about Credo and its Literati solutions please
visit http://corp.credoreference.com.

Media Contacts:

Mary Kay Jezzini
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