Download or read book Information Literacy as a Student Learning Outcome written by Laura Saunders and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2011-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information literacyÑdefined as the ability to locate, access, evaluate, and use informationÑis linked to critical thinking and lifelong learning, and as such is an essential learning outcome directly related to students' academic success. As accountability at all levels of education becomes more critical, so will the need for information literacy assessment and accreditation at the college level.