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Information Literacy Defined
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.“ (ALA, 1989)
Information Literacy Redefined
"Information literacy is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning." (ALA, 2016)
Introduction to Information Literacy - Association of College and Research Libraries
Determine the extent and nature of information needed = IDENTIFY / NEED / KNOW
Access the needed information effectively and efficiently = FIND / ACCESS
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose = APPLY / USE
Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally = ACKNOWLEDGE / ETHICS
Privacy and security
Fair use
Netiquette
Plagiarism
Keep track of where all information comes from / Citations
Information Literacy Program (ILP) with Ability Components, Objectives, and Competencies.