Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning

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

Source: Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.