Information literacy
“To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when
information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.”
American Library Association
1989, Information literacy
“Information literacy, the ability to locate, process and use information
effectively, equips individuals to take advantage of the opportunities inherent in the global information
society.”
Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development, 1991
An information literate person can:
 | Recognize that accurate and complete information is
the basis for intelligent decision making |
 | Recognize the need for information |
 | Formulate questions based on information needs |
 | Identify potential sources of information |
 | Develop successful search strategies |
 | Access sources of information
Evaluate information |
 | Organize information for practical application |
 | Integrate new information into an existing body of
knowledge |
 | Use information in critical thinking and problem solving |
National Forum on Information Literacy, 1992
21st Century Skills Digital-Age Literacy
Basic, scientific, economic, and technological literacies
 | Visual and information literacies |
 | Multicultural literacy and global awareness |
Inventive Thinking
Adaptability and managing complexity
 | Self-direction |
 | Curiosity, creativity, and risk taking |
 | Higher-order thinking and sound reasoning |
Effective Communication
 | Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills |
 | Personal, social, and civic responsibility |
 | Interactive communication |
High Productivity
 | Prioritizing, planning, and managing for results |
 | Effective use of real-world tools |
 | Ability to produce relevant, high-quality products |
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