Information Literacy Standards - Abridged Version
There are five Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Standards.
Standard One
The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.
Standard Two
The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
Standard Three
The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Standard Four
The information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.
Standard Five
The information literate student understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally.
