Information Literacy Resources 

• Objectives for Information Literacy Instruction: Model statement from ACRL matching instruction objectives, performance indicators and outcomes to the five literacy standards:

- Competency Standard One: The information literate student determines the extent of the information needed.

- Competency Standard Two: The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.

- Competency Standard Three: The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.

- Competency Standard Four: The information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.

- Competency Standard Five: The information literate student understands many of the economic, legal and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally.