According to the American Library Association, "Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to 'recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.'

Connecticut House Bill 6762, passed in 2023, defines Media Literacy as "the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with media in all forms by understanding the role of media in society, and building skills of inquiry and self-expression essential to participation and collaboration in a democratic society." 

Evaluating the quality and the credibility of the information you find is a crucial step in the research process. The questions you ask about books, periodical articles, multimedia titles, or webpages are similar whether you're looking at a citation to the item, a physical item in hand, or an electronic version on a computer. Use one or more of the methods outlined below to carefully evaluate the sources that you find.

The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education was adopted by the ACRL in 2016. The Framework is a tool for guiding the development of information literacy programs within higher education institutions while promoting discussion about the nature of key concepts in information literacy. The Framework encourages a deeper understanding of what knowledge practices and dispositions characterize the learners. 

The Framework is organized into six frames, each consisting of a concept central to information literacy. The frames are:

• Authority is Constructed and Contextual
• Information Creation as a Process
• Information Has Value
• Research as Inquiry
• Scholarship as Conversation
• Searching as Strategic Exploration

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