Information Literacy

    What Is Information Literacy?

        Information Literacy is the ability to obtain, evaluate, and effectively use information to become responsible informed scholars and citizens.

    Goals

1. Information literate students determine the nature and extent of the information required.

                    Student learning outcomes I

2. Information literate students identify and acquire sources for the information.

                    Student learning outcomes II

3. Information literate students assess the validity and the appropriateness of the information.

                    Student learning outcomes III

4. Information literate students effectively use the information to accomplish a specific purpose.

                    Student Learning outcomes IV

5. Information literate students understand issues and benefits associated with the responsible use of information.

                    Student Learning outcomes V