Information Literacy Section

The primary purpose of the Information Literacy Section is to foster international cooperation in the development of information literacy education in all types of libraries and information institutions.

"To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information" (American Library Association, 1989)

"Information literacy is the adoption of appropriate information behaviour to identify, through whatever channel or medium, information well fitted to information needs, leading to wise and ethical use of information in society." (Webber & Johnston, 2003)

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Last update: 4 September 2010

Latest News

New IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations

In cooperation with UNESCO's Information for All Programme (IFAP), the IFLA Information Literacy Section drafted new Media and Information Literacy Recommendations...

Continued… | 29 March 2012

The Credo Reference Digital Award for Information Literacy

an exciting new award for innovation in digital resources for Information Literacy

Continued… | 17 February 2012

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Upcoming Events

2012 June

Media and Information Literacy for Knowledge Societies

24 – 28 June 2012  (Moscow, Russian Federation)

August

IFLA 2012 Satellite Conference in Riga

8 – 10 August 2012  (The Small Guild Hall, 3/5 Amatu Street, Old Town, Riga, Latvia)

Satellite Meeting in Tampere, Finland

8 – 10 August 2012  (Tampere, Finland)

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