An information literate individual is able to:
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Determine the extent of information needed
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Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
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Evaluate information and its sources critically
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Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base
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Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
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Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally
from: http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency