AASL Information Literacy Standards for
Research Process

CATEGORY 1: Information Literacy
Standard 1: Accesses information efficiently and effectively, as described by the following indicators:
1. recognizes the need for information;
2. recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information
    is the basis for intelligent decision making;
3. formulates questions based on information needs;
4. identifies a variety of potential sources of information;
5. develops and uses successful strategies for locating information.

From Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning by American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Copyright © 1998 American Library Association and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Reprinted by permission of the American Library Association.