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definition of definition of definition of definition of
Information Information Information Information
LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracy
Jacqueline Geekie
Public Libraries Representative
CILIP Information Literacy Group
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GroupGroupGroupGroup• Special Interest Group of CILIP
• Current membership approx. 1,500
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• Why is it needed now?
• Why did I want to be involved?
CILIP Information CILIP Information CILIP Information CILIP Information
Literacy DefinitionLiteracy DefinitionLiteracy DefinitionLiteracy Definition 2004200420042004
"Information literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner."
TimelineTimelineTimelineTimeline
March 2016 ILG Committee meeting
June 2016 Consultation of ILG Members
April 2017 Consultation at LILAC
August 2017 Definition completed
November 2017 CILIP Board approval
April 2018 Launch at LILAC in Liverpool
Member Survey Member Survey Member Survey Member Survey
feedback 2016feedback 2016feedback 2016feedback 2016
• Positive feedback about moving beyond Higher Education
• Clear simple language
• Acknowledge the world has changed
• Digital literacy
• E-safety
• Copyright awareness
• Critical thinking
LILAC feedback 2017LILAC feedback 2017LILAC feedback 2017LILAC feedback 2017
• Plain language
• A definition for all, not just professionals
• Informed citizens
• "Having the ability to navigate information in an uncertain world"
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What’s new?What’s new?What’s new?What’s new?
• High level definition
• Secondary statement
• Contexts
• The role of information professionals
Information Literacy
and Everyday Life
• Checking information online
• Online transactions
• Behave ethically online
• Social media
• Digital footprint
• Privacy
Information Literacy
and Citizenship
• How to understand the world around us?
• Recognise bias and misinformation
• Fake news
• Critical judgement
Information Literacy
and Education
• All stages of education
• School, Further Education and Higher Education
• Critical thinking skills
• Transition from school to Higher Education
• Equips learners with intellectual strategies
Information Literacy
and the Workplace
• Knowing when and how to use information
• To help achieve organizational aims
• To add value
• Interpret work related information
• Contributes to employability
• Teamworking
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
Information Literacy
and Health
• Finding reliable sources of health information
• Making it easier (Scotland)
• Different techniques to ensure understanding
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Literacy 2018Literacy 2018Literacy 2018Literacy 2018
“Information literacy is the ability to think critically and make balanced judgements about any information we find and use. It empowers us as citizens to develop informed views and to engage fully with society.”
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LILAC
University of Liverpool
4 - 6 April 2018