INFORMATION
LITERACY STANDARDS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
INFORMATION
LITERACY STANDARDS
1
The student who is information literate accesses information
efficiently and effectively.
Indicator 1. Recognizes the need for information
Indicator 2. Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive
information is the basis for intelligent decision making
Indicator 3. Formulates questions based on information
needs
Indicator 4. Identifies a variety of potential sources
of information
Indicator 5. Develops and uses successful strategies
for locating information
2
The student who is information literate evaluates information
critically and competently
Indicator 1. Determines accuracy, relevance, and
comprehensiveness
Indicator 2. Distinguishes among fact, point of
view, and opinion
Indicator 3. Identifies inaccurate and misleading
information
Indicator 4. Selects information appropriate to
the problem or question at hand
3
The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
Indicator 1. Organizes information for practical
application
Indicator 2. Integrates new information into one’s
own knowledge
Indicator 3. Applies information in critical thinking
and problem solving
Indicator 4. Produces and communicates information
and ideas in appropriate formats
INDEPENDENT
LEARNING STANDARDS
4
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues
information related to personal interests.
Indicator 1. Seeks information related to various
dimensions of personal well-being, such as career
interests, community involvement, health matters, and recreational pursuits
Indicator 2. Designs, develops, and evaluates information
products and solutions related to
personal interests
5
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates
literature and other creative expressions
of information
Indicator 1. Is a competent and self-motivated reader
Indicator 2. Derives meaning from information presented
creatively in a variety of formats
Indicator 3. Develops creative products in a variety
of formats
6
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives
for excellence in information seeking and
knowledge generation.
Indicator 1. Assesses the quality of the process
and products of personal information seeking
Indicator 2. Devises strategies for revising, improving,
and updating self-generated knowledge
SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
7
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information
literate and recognizes the importance of information to
a democratic society.
Indicator 1. Seeks information from diverse sources,
contexts, disciplines, and cultures
Indicator 2. Respects the principle of equitable
access to information
8
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate
and practices ethical behavior in regard to information
and information technology
Indicator 1. Respects the principles of intellectual
freedom
Indicator 2. Respects intellectual property rights
Indicator 3. Uses information technology responsibly
9
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information
literate and participates effectively in groups to
pursue and generate information.
Indicator 1. Shares knowledge and information with
others
Indicator 2. Respects others’ ideas and backgrounds
and acknowledges their contributions
Indicator 3. Collaborates with others, both in person
and through technologies, to identify
information problems and to seek their solutions
Indicator 4. Collaborates with others, both in person
and through technologies, to design, develop, and evaluate information products and
solutions