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Visual Media & Multimedia Literacy Guide

This guide provides tools and information to help students evaluate and interpret visual media and multimedia (i.e., images, videos, artwork, photography, etc.) in their coursework and research.

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Visual Media & Multimedia Literacy research guide!

To navigate through the guide, use the tabs on the left-hand side of the screen to explore the different sections.

If you need help or additional librarian support, feel free to utilize the "Need Help?" box on the left-hand side of the screen to chat with a librarian. 

ACRL Visual Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) provides an overview, introduction, and seven core standards for evaluating and interpreting visual media. You can view the ACRL's Visual Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education here: