Information Literacy Standards

The standards for information literacy have been created to ensure that students leaving 12th grade are information literate. These standards complement state and national learning standards and are the basis for instruction and collaboration in the Library Media Center.

 

American  Association of School Librarians (AASL) Standards for the 21st-Century Learner

  1. Inquire, think critically, gain knowledge.
  2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
  3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
  4. Persure Personal and aesthetic growth.

New York State Library Association (NYLA) 21st Century Information Literacy Standards for the Digital Learners of New York

  1. critically, and gain knowledge.
  2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
  3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively.
  4. Develop an appreciation for ideas and information in pursuit of personal growth.

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Information Fluency Curriculum

 

 

Information Power - Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL)

  1. The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
  2. The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.
  3. The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
  4. The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information relatied to personal interests.
  5. The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
  6. The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.
  7. The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.
  8. The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
  9. The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information. 

 

  1. Using Inquiry to Build Understanding and Create New Knowledge
  2. Pursuing Personal and Aesthetic Growth
  3. Demonstrating Social Responsibility