Information Literacy

At its core, information literacy involves:

• Locating information – using books, databases, websites, or other sources
• Evaluating credibility – deciding what information is accurate, reliable, and unbiased
• Using information properly – applying it to solve problems or answer questions
• Citing sources ethically – giving credit and avoiding plagiarism

In today’s real of mass misinformation and AI-generated content, it is especially important because we’re constantly surrounded by information—some of it trustworthy, some of it not. Being information literate helps you make informed decisions, succeed in school and your career, avoid misinformation and bias, and think critically about what you read and hear.