Information Literacy

INFORMATION

LITERACY

Aya Africa, Isay Cruz, Kristinelli Del Rosario,

Kating Enriquez, Jaci Yatco

What is Informational Literacy?

“Recognize when information is needed and have the ability

to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed

information” (ACRL, 2000, p.1)

Informational

Skills and

Elements

1. Generic Skills

2. Information Skills

3. Values and Beliefs

Generic Skills

❏ Problem Solving

❏ Collaboration

❏ Teamwork

❏ Communication

❏ Critical Thinking

Informational Skills

❏ Information Seeking- where and how you will locate the information

needed

❏ Information Use-how you will use the information you have obtained

❏ Information Technology Fluency-how well you utilized the technology

in finding the source

Values and Beliefs

❏ Using information wisely and ethically

❏ Social responsibility and community participation

SEVEN PILLARS

- There has been a modification for the model.

- For each “pillar” a researcher can develop from a “newbie” to an “expert”

when it comes to researching.

- A researcher can go down a pillar, or move up a pillar depending on his / her

progress.

HOW TO USE THE MODEL

- The circular structure of the model demonstrates the becoming of the Information

Literate.

- Each pillar is described by statements that relates to a set of skills / competencies as

well as a set of attitudes / understandings.

- When a researcher moves up a pillar, they become more information literate.

1. IDENTIFY

The researcher is able to identify the need for research information in order to answer the

research question.

UNDERSTANDINGS:

> Knowledge and data is consistently being

produced in order to learn more

> Develops a new learning and researching

habit

> Investigating and researching new

information.

2.SCOPE

A researcher can assess their current knowledge and identify what is lacking.

UNDERSTANDING:

> What types of information are available

> Characteristics of different types of...