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Information Literacy Model

The following shows the framework of our Information Literacy Model--the five-component process we teach to students to address their research and production needs.  The components are sequential, although the process is at times recursive. Click the link for each component to view the specific objectives, content, lessons and assessments associated with each component of the model.

Component 1

Define the Information Need

Component 2

Locate Information

Component 3

Process the Information

Component 4

Create and Communicate Results

Component 5

Assess Process and Product
  • Focus the topic
  • Determine the format for the end product
  • Determine the best sources
  • Locate the sources
  • Find information within sources
  • Scan, screen and select appropriate resources
  • Prepare working bibliography or research log
  • Interpret the information within a source
  • Evaluate the relevance and usefulness of the information
  • Extract and record relevant information
  • Organize information from all sources
  • Create a product to communicate the information
  • Cite sources used
  • Present, perform, share
  • Evaluate the research process
  • Evaluate the product

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Documents to use with students:

Information Literacy Model Chart Full-page (8½ by 11) with components and questions.
Information Literacy Model Bookmark 6-per-page bookmarks with components and questions.

This page was last updated on August 24, 2009.