Exploring Information Literacy

Information literacy has been defined by the Association of College & Research Libraries as “the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning” (Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, 2016). In other words, information literacy involves an understanding of how information is created, accessed and shared, as well as the abilities and mindset needed in order to be able to locate, evaluate and use information sources ethically and effectively. 

The following videos provide a brief overview of information literacy.

What is Information Literacy?

The Ohio State University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

The Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education

The Ohio State University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

The following videos and guides outline each of the six core information literacy concepts:

Want to learn more about teaching information literacy and developing research assignments? See the Information Literacy: Concepts and Teaching Strategies guide and the Designing Research or Inquiry-Based Assignments guide on the Teaching and Learning Resource Center.