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Chapter One

This document discusses information literacy and lifelong learning. It defines literacy as the ability to read, write, and communicate using various mediums. Information literacy is defined as recognizing when information is needed and being able to locate, evaluate, and use that information effectively. Key components of information literacy include identifying information needs, finding information sources, evaluating information quality, organizing information, and using information ethically. The document outlines standards for information literacy in higher education and stresses the importance of information literacy for determining information needs, accessing information efficiently, evaluating information critically, and using information legally and ethically. Competencies in information literacy allow people to acquire, organize, interpret, communicate, and process information using computers. Lifelong learning means continuous learning throughout

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Chapter One

This document discusses information literacy and lifelong learning. It defines literacy as the ability to read, write, and communicate using various mediums. Information literacy is defined as recognizing when information is needed and being able to locate, evaluate, and use that information effectively. Key components of information literacy include identifying information needs, finding information sources, evaluating information quality, organizing information, and using information ethically. The document outlines standards for information literacy in higher education and stresses the importance of information literacy for determining information needs, accessing information efficiently, evaluating information critically, and using information legally and ethically. Competencies in information literacy allow people to acquire, organize, interpret, communicate, and process information using computers. Lifelong learning means continuous learning throughout

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CHAPTER ONE

Introduction to information
literacy
What is literacy?
 the ability to read and write.
 ability to use language, numbers,

images, computers, and other basic


means to understand, communicate,
gain useful knowledge, solve
mathematical problems and equations.
Information Literacy
 the hyper ability to know and
recognize when there is a need for
information.
 to be able to identify, locate, evaluate,

and effectively use that needed


information for the issue or problem
at hand.
Components of Information Literacy
 Identifying/recognizing information
needs
 Determining sources of information
 Locating or searching for information
 Analyzing and evaluating the quality of

information
Cont’d…
 Organizing, storing or archiving
information
 Using information in an ethical, efficient

and effective way


 Creating and communicating new

knowledge
Information Literacy standards for higher Education

An information literate person should


have standards to:
 Identify information needs and determine

the extent of information needed..


 Understand the structure of information;

how is it produced, disseminated,


organized, cataloged, stored, and
retrieved, and how these factors vary by
discipline. 
Cont’d…
 Locate ,retrieve and evaluate appropriate
sources of information.
 Use indexes and other search tools

effectively and efficiently to find specific


resources.
 Determine the audience's needs and the best

presentation format; know the standards and


criteria for presenting information in the
relevant subject/field/discipline
Cont’d…

• Properly cite sources: direct the


audience to sources of further
information and acknowledge
one's sources.
 Include all information regard to

those materials. i.e., author name,


publisher, ISBN, series, ...
Importance of Information Literacy
 Determine the extent of information

needed 
 Access the needed information effectively

and efficiently 
 Evaluate information and its sources

critically 
 Incorporate selected information into one's

knowledge base 
Cont’d…
 Use of information effectively to
accomplish a specific purpose .
 Understand the economic, legal, and

social issues surrounding the use of


information, and access and use
information ethically and legally.
Competencies in Information Literacy
Those competencies are identified as
essential for the ability to:
 Acquire and evaluate information
 Organize and maintain information
 Interpret and communicate information

and,
 Use computers to process information
Lifelong Learning

 It means you keep on learning your


whole life.
 Lifelong learning is defined as

"all learning activity undertaken
throughout life, with the aim of
improving knowledge, skills and
competences within a personal, civic,
and/or employment-related perspective".
Cont’d…
 Therefore, it not only enhances social
inclusion, active citizenship, and personal
development, but also self-sustainability, as
well as competitiveness and employability.
How to become more effective
lifelong learner?
 Make conscious decision to be a lifelong
learner
 Dare to dream big
 Visit the library regularly
 Become better browser
 Try new things often.
ASSESSMENT 1 (15%)
1. what does “Using information in an ethical,
efficient and effective way” mean?
2. What would be the effect of information
literacy on lifelong learning? Discuss it breifly.
Thank you !!!

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