The Prague declaration of 2003 defines Information Literacy as “encompasses knowledge of one’s information concerns and needs, and the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, organize and effectively create, use and communicate information to address issues or problems at hand; it is a prerequisite for participating effectively in the Information Society, and is part of the basic human right of life long learning.”
The Alexandria proclamation of 2005 on Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning proclaims that Information Literacy lies at the core of lifelong learning. It empowers people in all walks of life to seek, evaluate, use and create information effectively to achieve their personal, social, occupational and educational goals. It is a basic human right in a digital world and promotes social inclusion of all nations.”
The Association of College & Research Libraries(ACRL) defines information iteracy as: “the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information.” The ACRL has created a set of standards that outline in detail the skill set needed to be information literate. The website also provides guidance on collaboration, curriculum design and pedagogy.
The Australian and New Zealand Institute for Information Literacy (ANZIIL) have developed an information literacy framework that outlines what makes an information literate citizen.
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy define “Digital Information Fluency (DIF) as the ability to find, evaluate and use digital information effectively, efficiently and ethically.”
How does information literacy relate to digital literacy, media literacy, information fluency, academic research skills? This section of the information literacy website outlines the different information literacy definitions and begins to look at all the other terms that may be used.
The Journal of Information Literacy (JIL) is an international, peer-reviewed, academic journal that aims to investigate information literacy (IL) within a wide range of settings.
The journal is published under the Gold Open Access model, because the CILIP Information Literacy Group believes that knowledge should be shared. It is therefore free and requires no subscription. In addition, authors are not required to pay a fee to be published in JIL. Alma Swan has written a briefing paper on behalf of SCONUL and RLUK on the impact and benefits of of open access publishing.
International definitions
http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/information-literacy-definitions/definitions-of-il/
Definitions & Models
http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/information-literacy-definitions/
How does information literacy relate to digital literacy, media literacy, information fluency, academic research skills? This section of the information literacy website outlines the different information literacy definitions and begins to look at all the other terms that may be used.
Journal of Information Literacy (JIL)
http://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/JIL/
http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/jil/
The Journal of Information Literacy (JIL) is an international, peer-reviewed, academic journal that aims to investigate information literacy (IL) within a wide range of settings.
The journal is published under the Gold Open Access model, because the CILIP Information Literacy Group believes that knowledge should be shared. It is therefore free and requires no subscription. In addition, authors are not required to pay a fee to be published in JIL. Alma Swan has written a briefing paper on behalf of SCONUL and RLUK on the impact and benefits of of open access publishing.