Definition of information literacy for use by CILIP members
The Community Services Group Information Literacy Group (CSG ILG) is a Special Interest Group of CILIP.
In this section of the website you will find:
• background information
• the definition
• a background paper - 'short introduction to information literacy'
• skills (or competencies) required to be information literate
• links to the Community Services Group Information Literacy Group and the Information Literacy website.
Background to the definition
In 2003 the Information Literacy Executive, chaired by Sheila Corrall (CILIP President 2002-2003), met to agree a definition of information literacy for use by CILIP members.
The group explored the work of CILIP's advisory groups on National Information Policy and the Knowledge Economy and SCONUL's task force on information skills, 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom'.
The definition developed by the group was approved by CILIP Council in December 2004 as CILIP's definition on information literacy.
Information literacy: definition
Read the definition
CSG Information Literacy Group
The Community Services Group Information Literacy Group (CSG ILG) is a Special Interest Group of CILIP. The group aims to provide a forum across all sectors of the profession, which encourages debate and allows the exchange of knowledge in all aspects of Information Literacy.
Information Literacy website
CILIP also sponsors, through the CSG Information Literacy Group, the Information Literacy website.
Updated: 15 September 2008