2005SpringQ5.Response

2005 Spring Question 5

A. Definition of Information Literacy
 * to be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the information

B. Importance of Information Literacy
 * Information in abundance
 * Without information literacy skills users make questionable decisions
 * Without information literacy skills could hinder a democracy when citizens are asked to make informed decisions regarding an issue or candidate
 * Without information literacy skills a person may not be able to make a decision for the common good

C. Characteristics of an Information Literate Person
 * Can analyze information
 * Can define a problem
 * Can access information effectively
 * Can use information for a purpose
 * Can initiate a search strategy
 * Can manage information to determine what is relevant or not
 * Create personal understanding from the information gathered