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Information Literacy:

Information literacy is a set of knowledge and skills that forms the basis for good research:

"Skill in finding the information one needs, including an understanding of how libraries are organized, familiarity with the resources they provide (including information formats and automated search tools), and knowledge of commonly used research techniques. The concept also includes the skills required to critically evaluate information content and employ it effectively, as well as an understanding of the technological infrastructure on which information transmission is based, including its social, political, and cultural context and impact."1

Information literacy is "common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education"2 and contributes greatly to successful lifelong learning.

References

1 Reitz, Jones M. Dictionary for Library and Information Science. Libraries Unlimited, 2004. ODLIS - Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science. 2004. <http://lu.com/odlis/odlis_i.cfm#infoliteracy>.

2 "Information Literacy Defined." Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. 19 July 2005 <http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/informationliteracycompetency.htm>.

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