Information Literacy: Curriculum Mapping

Curriculum maps are grids for subject-specific research and information literacy skills. They include a sequence of skills that are meant to be developed at different levels of a student's academic career. One of the major benefits of a curriculum map is that it introduces students to new concepts and skills over time, beginning at the freshmen level and progressing through their senior year. Library instruction in upper level courses builds on previous instruction, ensuring that students are developing transferable skills that can be used beyond graduation.

Note that while a concept may be introduced at the Beginning or Intermediate level and reinforced in upper level courses, some Advanced level concepts may be introduced earlier, depending on the research requirements of a specific discipline.