Information Literacy

What is Information Literacy?  Information Literacy is the ability to know when information is needed, and how to access, evaluate and use that information.

ACRL Standards. The Association of College and Research Libraries has developed 5 standards for Information Literacy with learning outcomes and performance indicators.

Information Literacy in Higher Education. There are many Accrediting Agencies, Universities and Higher Education Organizations that recognize Information Literacy.

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)  standard 12
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)  standards 2 and 3
• Florida International University
• University of Texas  
• University of Dayton
• California State University Northridge

Resources

ACRL Information Literacy Web Site

Assessment

Project SAILS (Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills)

TRAILS (Assessment tool for grades 6-12)

Indiana University

ALA Assessment of Information Literacy