Library Instruction & Information Literacy

Information Literacy Defined

"An information literate student effectively accesses, evaluates, organizes, synthesizes and applies information from a variety of sources and formats in a variety of contexts. Information literacy requires an ongoing involvement in learning and in evaluating information so that life long learning is possible." more . . .

Wisconsin Assn. of Academic Librarians. Information Literacy Competencies and Criteria for Academic Libraries in Wisconsin, 1998.
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/waal/infolit/ilcc.html

Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."

Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.

Standards, Performance Indicators, and Outcomes . . .
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American Library Association. Association of College and Research Libraries. Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education, 2003.
http://www.ala.org/

To discuss information literacy standards and activities for your courses, please contact a McIntyre Library Instructional Faculty member.