The purpose of this paper is to discuss how academic librarians tasked with research instruction can use connections between digital, civic and information literacy to combat polarization and misinformation through skill-based instruction.,The paper discusses a wealth of original data centered on first year students and their information literacy abilities. Discussion of two data sets (one pre/post scored by rubric and one mixed methods) is included to demonstrate the following: existing information literacy skills among a sample cohort of first year students and pre-/post-test assessments from the pilot program for a digital literacy curriculum, along with qualitative responses.,This paper outlines ways in which information literacy instruction with a fact checking curriculum can help students evaluate digital information more accurately.,This paper provides valuable insight into pedagogical practices that center information literacy as it relates to civic engagement, digital polarization, and the decline of trust and civility since the 2016 Election of President Trump.

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真实的艺术：事实检查作为信息素养的指导

本文的目的是讨论承担研究指导的高校图书馆员如何通过基于技能的指导来利用数字素养，公民意识和信息素养之间的联系来消除两极分化和错误信息。本文讨论了许多以一年级学生为中心的原始数据及其信息素养能力。讨论了两种数据集（一种是通过专栏评分的前/后评分，另一种是混合方法），以证明以下内容：一年级学生样本群中的现有信息素养技能以及该试点计划的测试前/测试后评估数字素养课程以及定性反应。本文概述了具有事实检查课程的信息素养教学可以帮助学生更准确地评估数字信息的方法。