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What is Information Literacy (IL)? Do you know what Information Literacy means? Read below for some useful definitions by reputable organisations such as the American Library Association.Definitions:
American Library Association (ALA) The Presidential Committee of the American Library Association on Information Literacy noted that …. “Ultimately, information literate people are those who have learned how to learn. They know how to learn because they know how knowledge is organized, how to find information, and how to use information in such a way that others can learn from them. They are people prepared for lifelong learning, because they can always find the information needed for any task or decision at hand".http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlissues/acrlinfolit/infolitoverview/ introtoinfolit/introinfolit.htm Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) The Interim National Council for Information Literacy Advocacy has a more broad-based definition focusing on the outcomes where … “An information literate person recognizes when information is needed and can locate, access, evaluate and apply that information". http://www.alia.org.au/groups/infolit/debate.topics/29.08.2003.html Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) This is a more contemporary definition that builds on previous definitions … “Information Literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner". http://www.cilip.org.uk/professionalguidance/informationliteracy/definition/ IFLA-UNESCO: Alexandria Proclamation on Information Literacy and “Information Literacy lies at the core of lifelong learning. It empowers people in all walks of life to seek, evaluate, use and create information effectively to achieve their personal, social, occupational and educational goals. It is a basic human right in a digital world and promotes social inclusion of all nations.” http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=20891&URL_DO=
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