Jocelyn Swick-Jemison

Jocelyn Swick-Jemison is an experienced Information Literacy Librarian at The State University of New York, where she is dedicated to helping students and faculty navigate the challenges of information management in an increasingly digital world. With a focus on research skills, critical thinking, and digital literacy, Jocelyn provides valuable instruction that equips students to access, evaluate, and use information effectively for academic success and beyond.Jocelyn teaches a variety of courses, including Advanced Information Literacy, Basic Information Literacy, and Digital Information Literacy. These courses are designed to cater to different levels of student needs. In Basic Information Literacy, she introduces students to essential research techniques, teaching them how to efficiently find and assess academic sources. In Advanced Information Literacy, Jocelyn helps students refine their research skills, focusing on complex data sources and sophisticated analytical methods. Her Digital Information Literacy course is especially important in today’s digital age, where she guides students on how to navigate online resources, critically evaluate digital content, and avoid the pitfalls of misinformation and biased sources.