What Is Information Literacy?

Information is everywhere:

Pretty straightforward, but increasingly, information reaches individuals in unfiltered formats, raising questions about its authenticity, validity, and reliability.

To be "information literate" is to know why, when, and how to use all of these tools and think critically about the information they provide.

No one becomes information literate overnight. As with any skill, your abilities will improve over time as you practice searching for, selecting, and evaluating the information and ideas you encounter.

Information is a part of everyday life. Information literacy allows us to:

· access information efficiently and effectively

· evaluate information critically and competently

· use information accurately and creatively

· pursue information related to personal interests

· strive for excellence in information seeking