Core Idea:
Authority depends on the context and community. Different types of authority (expertise, experience, position) are valued differently depending on the information needed.
Key Knowledge Practices
Learners should:
- Define types of authority (e.g., scholarly, experiential, positional).
- Use tools to assess credibility and context.
- Recognize that authority varies across disciplines and formats.
- Understand their own role in developing authoritative voices.
Dispositions
Learners are encouraged to:
- Keep an open mind toward diverse perspectives.
- Seek credible sources while questioning traditional authority.
- Be aware of personal biases and the evolving nature of authority.
- Engage critically and ethically in information communities.
Reference
Association of College & Research Libraries. (n.d.). Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework.
