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Information Literacy: Introduction

This guide provides information on how to get started with research and use library resources including tips on evaluating websites, selecting a research topic, searching databases for articles, citing sources and much more.

Introduction

What is Information Literacy?

Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” (American Library Association. Presidential Committee on Information Literacy. (https://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/whitepapers/presidential) To be information literate ... one needs skills not only in research but in critical thinking.