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WHAT WE TEACHInformation literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is

common to all disciplines … all levels of education.

Determine the extent of information needed Access the needed information effectively and efficiently Evaluate information and its sources critically Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

“Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education.” ACRL. ALA, 2011. Web. 11 January 2011.

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