23+1 Information Literacy Things

The core of MILI is the 23+1 Information Literacy Things. We have adapted this from the original concept of “23 Things” which has taken off in the library world and other areas. The original 23 Things were created to help library staff become more familiar with technology and how it impacts library service and library patrons. It started in public libraries and has expanded to school libraries. It has received rave reviews from participants--they love the idea of a reason to focus on their own learning and and to have excuse to play around with technology and the Web.

Our 23 + 1 Information Literacy Things are built around the concepts of information literacy, and the 3 Rs—Research, Reliable Resources, and Responsible Use of technology and information.

How It Works
By May 15, all participants will have completed their 23+1 Information Literacy Things. Everyone will complete all 17 of the Core Things and choose 6 from More Things to explore and learn more about Information Literacy and how to incorporate the concepts of Research, Reliable Resources, and Responsible Use into their teaching. The +1 Thing is to write some final reflections on the entire process. Interns and administrators will do most of the Core Things, since some would not be possible, such as Streaming Video, and make up the difference from the More Things.

To maintain accountability for participants and administrations, each participant will have an individual blog (Thing 2) and update the blog weekly with reflections on each Thing as it is completed, the MILI experience, and meetings.

The Things are designed to be accomplished both on your own and in the monthly after school meetings. We don't expect it to take much more than an hour or so a week. While posts should be thoughtful and reflective, they don't have to be extensive or scholarly. We just want to know what you are doing for MILI and what you have learned. Except for the first 3 Things, you can do the Things in any order that works for you.

Have fun with the idea and the Things--this is an opportunity to focus on you and your learning--and to use that learning in your teaching.