Information Literacy
Learn how to find, evaluate, and use information with confidence and integrity — in your studies, your workplace, and your everyday life.
Why this literacy matters
We live in a world of AI, algorithms, and information overload. Information literacy gives you the map and compass to navigate it without getting lost.
What is Information Literacy?
Information literacy is the ability to recognise when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use that information effectively and ethically. It is recognised by UNESCO and the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) as a core life skill for education, work, and citizenship.
Core skills you develop
- Defining your information need clearly before you start searching.
- Finding information using catalogues, databases, search engines, and AI tools.
- Evaluating sources for accuracy, authority, bias, and relevance.
- Using information ethically: citation, paraphrasing, avoiding plagiarism.
- Combining evidence from multiple sources to build strong arguments.
- Communicating your findings clearly in writing, presentations, and visuals.
How this literacy protects you
With strong information literacy, you are less likely to be misled by fake news, shallow opinions, AI hallucinations, or persuasive but unreliable sources. You gain the confidence to challenge information, ask better questions, and make informed decisions.
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