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. An information literate individual is able to:
• Determine the nature and extent of the information needed
• Access needed information effectively and efficiently
• Evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into his or her
knowledge base and value system
• Individually or as a member of a group, use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
• Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and
access and use information ethically and legally.
Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)
Information Literacy ACRL - Standards
COMMITTEE GOALS
Information Literacy Planning Committee Goals FY 2008-2009
Information Literacy Planning Committee Goals FY 2007-2008
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Information Literacy Planning Committee Report FY 2008-2009
Information Literacy Planning Committee Report FY 2007-2008
Information Literacy Planning Committee Report FY 2006-2007
ASSESSMENT REPORTS
Instruction Assessment Report FY 2008-2009
Instruction Assessment Report FY 2007-2008
Instruction Assessment Report FY 2006-2007
Information Literacy Proposal
Information Literacy Standards Mapping Template
Subject Content by Juanita Walker, Acting Head, Reference and Information Services
Maintained by Karl Henson, Library Webmaster
Updated 5/9/2011
