recognise a need for information
establish the extent of information needed
efficiently access the needed information
assess the information along with its sources critically
add in particular information into their knowledge base
make use of information effectively to achieve a specific purpose
comprehend legal, economic, social and cultural matters in the use of information
make use of and access information ethically
Information literacy is not identical to computer literacy (which involves a technological expertise to control computer hardware and software) or library literacy (which entails the capability to utilize a library's collection and its services), even though there is a strong relationship between all these concepts. Each literacy calls for some level of critical thinking. However weighted against computer literacy, information literacy goes further than kust having access to, and knowledge of how to employ the technology, since technology alone does not assure quality learning experiences.
Compared with library literacy, information literacy is above searching through an online catalogue or other reference materials, for information literacy is not a technique, but a objective for novices.
Information literacy involves knowledge of the manner in which information systems work, of the dynamic bond among a specific information need and the sources and channels needed to fulfill that need.
Information Literacy - Why?
Information literacy necessary given the proliferation of information access and resources. People are faced with different, abundant, information choices in the place of work, in their