Norwalk SIFT Method

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.'"

The purpose of this guide is to provide information literacy skills so that students can effectively locate and evaluate information. 

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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