Information Literacy

What is Information Literacy?

Information Literacy is basically knowing good, credible sources from those that are biased, lacking good factual information from untrustworthy sources.

The American Library Association states that an Information Literate person should be able to:

• Determine the extent of information needed
• Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
• Evaluate information and its sources critically
• Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base
• Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
• Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

Why is it important?

Just look around social media, on television, and in paper sources: Mis-information abounds--it's everywhere! A functioning society requires one that has citizens that are knowledgeable enough to make crucial decisions well. It is everything from purchasing food, headphones, cars, and houses to voting in the next election and raising their children well. So jump right in and increase your Information Literacy.