Information Literacy (IL) It is a skills in finding the information one needs, including an understanding of how libraries are organized, familiarity with the resources they provide (including information formats and automated search tools) and knowledge commonly used for research techniques.

1. INFORMATION
LITERACIES
Alexis B. Paragas BSE-SS-3B

2. Topic Outline
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Definition, Concept and Processes
What is INFORMATION LITERACY?
Literacy, Plural Form and Competence
What is INFORMATION COMPETENCE? Why the Plural?
Inquiry-based, Resource-Based and Lifelong Learning
Approaches for INFORMATION LITERACY.
Encompasses Multiple Literacies
21st Century Skills in Information Literacies

3. What is INFORMATION LITERACY?
Information Literacy (IL)
It is a skills in finding the information one needs, including
an understanding of how libraries are organized, familiarity with the
resources they provide (including information formats and automated
search tools) and knowledge commonly used for research techniques.
It is a transformational process in which the learner needs
to find, understand, evaluate, and use information in various forms to
create for personal, social or global purposes.
Information Literacy shares a fundamental set of core thinki
ng- and problem-solving meta-skills with other disciplines. Authentic
cross-disciplinary problems which include observation and inference‚
analysis of symbols and models, comparison of perspectives, and
assessment of the rhetorical context, engage students in developing
mastery information literacy over time.

4. Information Literacy Concept
Recognize
the need of
information
RECOGNIZE
As defined by the Academic
Senate for
California Corn munity Colle
ges (1998),
information competency is t
he ability to:
Information
Competency
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Acquire and
Evaluate
information
ACQUIRE
Organize and
maintain
information
ORGANIZE
Interpret and
communicate
information
INTERPRET

5. Information Literacy Processes
 Use to support thesis and
conclusion
 Present clearly and effectively
 Cite Properly
Using Info.
 What exactly you need to know and why do you need it?
 Determine the best search tools
 Develop good search strategies
 Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Recognizing and Locating Information
 Is the source reliable
 Is the information accurate and up-to-date
Evaluating Info.
The Information Literate Person
 Information Literate
people find and use
information competently
and ethically.
 Information Literacy is a
valuable lifelong skill!

6. What is INFORMATION COMPETENCE?
Why the Plural?
INFORMATION
COMPETENCE
Information competence is the ability to find, evaluate,
use, and communicate information in all of its
various formats. It represents the integration of library
literacy, computer literacy, media literacy, ethics,
critical thinking, and communication skills.
The use of the term “information literacies”
emphasizes the complexity and multiplicity of
skills and strategies involved in finding and
using information.
Why the Plural?

7. Approaches for INFORMATION LITERACY
It is a learning
process through
question generated
from the interests,
curiosities, and
perspectives/
experiences of the
learner.
Inquiry-based
Learning
It involves students,
teachers and teacher
librarians in the
effective use of a wide
range of print, non-print
and human resources.
It allows a range of
learning styles and
access to the theme or
topic via cognitive or
affective appeals.
Resource-based
Learning It is the process of
acquiring and
expanding knowledge,
skills and disposition
throughout your life to
foster well-being.
Lifelong Learning
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8. 21st Century Skills in Information Literacies
 Adaptability, Managing,
Complexity, and Self-
direction
 Curiosity, Creativity and
Risk Taking
 HOTS
Inventive Thinking Basic, Scientific,
Economic, and
technological Literacies
 Visual and Information
Literacies
 Multicultural Literacy and
Global Awareness
Digital-Age Literacy
 Teaming, Collaboration,
and Interpersonal Skills
 Personal, Social , and
Civic Responsibility
 Interactive
communication
Effective Communication
21st Century Information Literacy
Information Literacy has progressed
from the simple definition of using reference
resources to find information. Multiple literacies,
including digital, visual, textual, and technological,
have now joined information literacy as crucial skills
for this country
 Planning and
managing results
 Effective use of
Real-world tools
 Ability to produce
Relevant, High-
quality Products
High Productivity

9. Thank you
By: Alexis B. Paragas BSE-SS-3B