Information Literacy Standards

Information Literacy Standards

The student who is information literate will be able to:

• access information efficiently and effectively.
• evaluate information critically and competently.
• use information accurately and creatively

The student who is an independent learner will be able to:

• pursue information related to personal  interests.
• appreciate literature and other creative expressions of information.
• strive for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation. 

The student who is socially responsible will be able to:

• contribute positively to the learning community and to society and recognize the importance of information to a democratic society.
• contribute positively to the learning community and to society and practice ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
• contribute positively to the learning community and to society and participate effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

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