Information skills

"Information literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner." (CILIP, 2007).

There are lots of specific skills involved in developing your information literacy - you need to know how to use the library effectively, how to search databases and how to evaluate and reference the information you read. An information literate person is able to use information effectively for problem solving, decision making and research

Follow these links to understand the relevance and importance of information literacy to teaching and research activities at Newcastle University and to develop the skills and competencies required to help you become more information literate.