Mark Lenker (Libraries) published "Open-Mindedness is an Achievement: Prototyping a New Threshold Concept for Information Literacy" in LOEX Quarterly. In the article, Lenker argues that open-mindedness is an achievement, not a trait that one has by default. It requires careful attention to the best available evidence and argument on a question. Exploring the nature of open-mindedness with students complements instruction on strategies to reduce bias.
