Information literate students will recognize the value of information, articulate the question, understand the places to get answers, successfully locate and retrieve them, and then evaluate the results.  

 

Information Literate students are able to:

1. Recognize the value of information in personal, work and academic settings

2. Articulate information needs by formulating a research question and developing effective search strategies

3. Understand and differentiate between information resources and services available through libraries, other non-profit agencies, and for-profit interests

4. Locate and retrieve required information using all appropriate resources and services

5. Critically evaluate retrieved information based on standard criteria