Information Literacy Competency Exam available Aug. 18 - 27

[Michelle Toth]

*The Information Literacy Competency Exam is offered as an alternative way
to meet the LIB190 course requirement.*Read full details about the exam here
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/academic-affairs/provost/competency-placement.html>

The exam will be available online in Brightspace from *Mon. Aug. 18 through
Wed. Aug. 27, 2025*.

   - Sign up to take the exam by going to the Exam Sign Up Form
   <https://forms.gle/MAfffhyosmha2zES8> during the listed exam
   availability dates.
   You will be enrolled in the Brightspace exam site within 24 hours, not
   counting weekends.
   In Brightspace look for “2025-2026 Information Literacy Exam”
   - The exam is 47 questions and you have one hour to complete it (unless
   you are eligible for extended time. See more information below).

*Eligibility to Meet the Requirement*

   - Students can take the exam only once.
   - Students enrolled in a section of the LIB190 course are not eligible
   to take the exam after the semester’s add/drop period.

*Extended Time Testing*

If you are eligible for extended time, indicate that when you fill out the
exam sign up form.

The Accessibility Resources Office (ARO) will confirm your eligibility and
the amount of extra time you are eligible for. You will then receive a
confirmation email that your exam time has been adjusted and you can then
start the exam.

*If you have questions contact: Michelle Toth, Associate Librarian, *
*tothmm at plattsburgh.edu* <tothmm at plattsburgh.edu>
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