What is information literacy?
Information literacy is the ability to identify, locate, use and interpret information effectively. Information literate students demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The University of Chicago Library promotes information literacy and life-long learning in the following ways:
- By helping students, faculty, and staff at the University become familiar with the Library and its resources.
- By developing instructional resources for students, faculty, and staff of the University.
- By encouraging a partnership between the Library and faculty in curriculum development.
- By promoting vital critical thinking skills that can be applied in the academic environment and in the larger world.
Learning More About Information Literacy
- Information
Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education (pdf)
American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries - Objectives
for Information Literacy Instruction: A Model Statement for Academic Librarians
American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries - Characteristics
of Programs of Information Literacy that Illustrate Best Practices: A Guideline
American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, Institute for Information Literacy - LOEX Clearinghouse for Library Instruction
- National Forum for Information Literacy