Information Literacy

Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning
From the American Library Association, division AASL

The student who is information literate:

Standard 1: Accesses information efficiently and effectively.
Standard 2: Evaluates information critically and competently.
Standard 3: Uses information effectively and creatively.

The student who is an independent learner is information literate and:

Standard 4: Pursues information related to personal interests.
Standard 5: Appreciates and enjoys literature and other creative expressions of information.

Standard 6: Strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.


The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and:

Standard 7: Recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.
Standard 8: Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.

Standard 9: Participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.