What is Information
Literacy?
And why does it matter?

Information Literacy is…
• Knowing you need information
• Understanding how to locate
information
• Evaluating information
• Using information

1. Recognize Information Need
1. What exactly do you need to
know?
2. Why do you need to know it?
The answers to these questions will
guide your search!

2. Locating Information
• Determine the best search tools
• Develop good search strategies
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

3. Evaluating Information
• Is the source reliable?
• Is the information accurate and up-
to-date?
• Always ask questions of any source!

Using Information
• Use information to support
thesis and conclusions
• Present clearly and effectively
• Cite properly

The Information Literate
Person
Information literate people find
and use information competently
and ethically.
Information literacy is a valuable
lifelong skill!