Two Key Documents

Two specific documents that further develop the concept of information literacy and that hold particular relevance for educators are:

Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

This document states:

'Information literacy forms the basis for
lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines,
to all learning environments, and to all levels
of education. It enables learners to master
content and extend their investigations, become
more self-directed, and assume greater control
over their own learning. An information literate
individual is 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
own 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'

Objectives for Information Literacy Instruction: A Model Statement for Academic Librarians

This document describes specific objectives, performance indicators and outcomes to help librarians and other educators effectively use the Standards.

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