Library and Information Literacy

At Agnes Irwin, the Library and Information Literacy program empowers students to think critically, read widely, and engage thoughtfully with information in all its forms. Students learn to find, evaluate, and synthesize information from diverse sources—developing the discernment and literacy essential for academic success.

Cultivating a Love of Reading

Exposure to a broad range of fiction and nonfiction in various formats helps students see themselves reflected in literature while gaining insight into lives and perspectives different from their own. Encouraging a love of reading—beyond academic expectations—fosters curiosity, imagination, and the habits of mind that sustain lifelong learning.

Promoting Independent Thinking

• Passionate readers grow into adults who think deeply about the world and their place within it.
• Critical thinkers emerge through experiences curating, evaluating, and creating diverse media.
• Authentic inquiry thrives when students explore ideas connected to their personal interests.

Agnes Irwin graduates are able to:

• Apply critical thinking, reasoning, and ethical decision-making to conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed choices.
• Identify and fact-check misinformation using proven strategies such as lateral reading and the SIFT method.
• Use library resources to conduct meaningful research and sustain a lifelong engagement with reading and learning.