Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education

Authority Is Constructed and Contextual refers to the recognition that information resources are drawn from their creators’ expertise and credibility based on the information need and the context in which the information will be used. Experts view authority with an attitude of informed skepticism and an openness to new perspectives, additional voices, and changes in schools of thought.

Standard One: The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed

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.

From: Hovious, Amanda. “Alignment Charts for ACRL Standards and Proposed Framework.” Google Docs, January 23, 2015.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wt5a2pYqblapfnSZoBBdo28EAgukUXbV0kdL5nSZ5UI/edit?usp=sharing.

• Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

  Final document. Filed by the ACRL Board February 2, 2015
• Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

  ACRL blog on framework
• Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

  Previous standards. Approved by the ACRL January 18, 2000
• IL Framework Fundamentals

  A public Zotero group for articles on implementing the ACRL Framework.