About Information Literacy

Information Literacy is fundamentally about "learning how to learn." It encompasses a range of skills that enable individuals to recognize when information is required and to effectively locate, assess, and utilize the necessary information. More specifically, it empowers students and researcher to:

Assess the scope of information needed

Access the required information in an efficient and effective manner

Critically evaluate information and its sources

Integrate relevant information into their existing knowledge base

Apply information effectively to achieve specific objectives

Understand the economic, legal, and social implications of using information, and engage with it in an ethical and lawful manner

In alignment with the objectives of the University and the Libraries Deanship, the Information Literacy Program is dedicated to collaborating with faculty to provide students with comprehensive instruction in Information Literacy.