Chapter 6: Information Privilege, Civic Engagement, Open Access

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you should be able to…

  • Recognize the high level of access to information that you have as a college student.
  • Describe some of the barriers (financial, educational, social) that prevent individuals from accessing information.
  • Recognize how information literacy skills can support your civic engagement.
  • Explain the concept of open access and its implications for an informed citizenry.

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