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The article focuses on the recognition of information literacy as a discipline, exploring the implications through reflections on an ACRL 2023 panel discussion. Topics include changes to library and information science curriculum, the ethics of information literacy discipline, and implications for information literacy content in higher education. It mentions the potential impact on Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) curriculum, presenting findings on current information literacy.

The article focuses on the one-shot format of instruction as a primary method for information literacy skills training, which is regularly evaluated by librarians due to its nature and effectiveness. The authors suggest applying a decolonial lens from Indigenous studies to address biases and promote equal access, particularly associate professor and Chair of the Education Department at Connecticut College Sandy Grande's schema.

The article features the Assignment Research Calculator (ARC) designed by members of the California State University in Fresno, California. Unlike the original ARC created by the University of Minnesota, the new ARC is designed to effectively meet the needs of students and staff when using the library. It informs them of the library's role in information literacy. It specifically assists students in writing term papers, developing speeches or working on other assignments requiring research. Considering the new ARC's capabilities, the university believes that students will be better equipped with higher quality education.

The author reflects on need to look beyond discovery tools and information literacy. Topics include reference librarians, the expert skill of reference librarianship, availability of hundreds of databases and the adoption of discovery tools, profession's emphasis on teaching information literacy, and tracing the history of several English-language words.

Focuses on the 2001-2002 initiatives and accomplishments of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Formation of a committee for scholarly communication; Enhancement of academic librarianship; Education on information literacy among college students.

The article reports that the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education Task Force of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is seeking feedback on the third draft of the proposed Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Topics discussed include the document's focus on the emergence of information literacy and some of the questions to guide on the issue of information literacy.

The article presents a calendar of events that lists the schedules for the multiweek online seminars offered by the Association of College & Research Libraries in the U.S. The online seminar titled "Creating a Comprehensive Plan for Information Literacy," will be on May 29-June 17, 2006. The seminar on Web site designing, planning, developing content for academic libraries will be on June 26-July 22, 2006. Furthermore, the seminar titled "Electronic Collection Development for the Academic e-Library," will be on June 29-July 22, 2006.