ACRL Information Literacy Standard 1

Information Literacy-Standard 1
Determining the nature and extent of the information needed.
Contact: Prof. Monty L. McAdoo, User Education Librarian (Room 231), 814-732-1070

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According to the performance indicators for the first ACRL standard for information literacy, an information literate individual:

1) Defines and articulates the need for information.
2) Identifies a variety of types and formats of potential sources for information.
3) Considers the costs and benefits of acquiring the needed information.
4) Reevaluates the nature and extent of the information need.

For more information on this standard and on information literacy, please visit ACRL Standards for Higher Education Web site.

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TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Defining Your Information Need	A quick worksheet to help you define your topic/information need.
Developing Your Topic	If you're having trouble developing a topic, try some of these tips and suggestions.