Information literacy enables individuals to recognise when information is needed and to locate, evaluate and use information effectively.  It is a prerequisite for lifelong learning.

The Information Literacy Policy defines information literacy and aims to ensure that all students in the University of Tasmania develop information literacy skills.

 The Policy on Generic  Attributes of Graduates at the University of Tasmania requires all students to graduate with a set of generic attributes that include:

• Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Global Perspective
• Social Responsibility

Information Literacy is required within problem-solving skills but also underpins knowledge attributes and communication skills.

Below are links to information and  resources for embedding information literacy into teaching and learning:

• Liaison Librarians
• Australian and New Zealand Information Literacy Framework includes Information Literacy Standards which underpin information acquisition, understanding and application.
• Teaching and Learning Generic Attributes
• Undergraduate info skills pathway  proposes basic workshops and an incremental approach to develop students' information skills