Information Literacy Tutorial Introduction to Information Literacy (Info Lit) - What is information literacy? - Why do we focus on information literacy? - Where can you start learning about information literacy?  Information Literacy: Definition Information literacy, or info lit, is a set of competencies requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information." Information Literacy: A Key Competency of Lifelong Learning Information literacy has became a key competency of lifelong learning in the Information Age. Faced with diverse, abundant, unfiltered Internet information and many specialized databases, it is especially necessary for university students to develop information literacy skills. YouTube Videos Introduction to Information Literacy These YouTube selections are provided by other libraries and may refer to resources that are not included in the Guarini Library. Please view them for general instruction only. What is Information Literacy? - From Otis College. Information literacy series overview - By Dr. Bob Baker, Pima Community College. Recommended Links to Information Literacy Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education was endorsed by the American Association for Higher Education and the Council of Independent Colleges (February, 2004). National Forum on Information Literacy: 21st Century Skills - Created in 1990 as a response to the recommendations of ALA's Presidential Committee on Information Literacy. Empower - Tutorial by from Wichita State University. Pilot - Tutorial from Sacramento City College – Los Rios NEXT BACK

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