Information Literacy

At the Wheelock College Library, Information Literacy is about promoting habits of life-long, self-directed learning that enable our students to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information." ¹ Information Literacy instruction addresses the foundational elements of academic research. Using an active learning approach, it emphasizes the role of inquiry, evaluation, and decision-making in the use of information resources, and fosters strategic and critical thinking about the research process.

Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

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¹ _{American Library Association. Presidential Committee on Information Literacy. Final Report. (Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.) Link to report.}