The document discusses the importance of open access information and information skills. It begins by providing examples of open access repositories in Latin America. It then explains that while open access is valuable, information skills are also needed to make full use of open access resources. These include skills to access, analyze, apply and evaluate information. The document concludes by proposing a syllabus rubric to promote the development of information skills in higher education, which will allow students to better utilize open access information for learning and research.
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