Information Literacy Guide

The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.

Performance Indicators:

1. The information literate student defines and articulates the need for information.
   
2. The information literate student identifies a variety of types and formats of potential sources for information.
   
3. The information literate student considers the costs and benefits of acquiring the needed information.
   
4. The information literate student reevaluates the nature and extent of the information need.

Source: Information literacy competency standards for higher education. (2000).