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Information Literacy Program

Information Literacy (also known as information competency and information fluency) is defined as 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 Information Literacy Program at Alabama State University provides students (at all academic levels, on and off campus), faculty, and staff with necessary skills for finding, evaluating, and using information to further their academic, professional, and personal growth. The Program emphasizes the creation of life-long learners who are capable of thinking critically about information and its uses. These skills are essential in today’s ever-changing, information-rich world. As experts in information seeking, evaluation, and use, librarians are in a unique position to enhance Information Literacy on the Alabama State University campus and consequently to support the learning, teaching, and research missions of the University.