Information Literacy William Paterson librarians are actively involved in promoting critical evaluation and analysis of information. In an effort to address information literacy skills on campus, the User Education team has prepared learning objectives to guide our planning and instruction. The User Education Learning Objectives are just the beginning stages of a campus-wide discussion of this critical higher education issue. From the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. Approved January 18, 2000.
Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning.
It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning. Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. Evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system. Individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.