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Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information." - American Library Association

In many ways, Information Literacy is all about knowing and learning.  Recognizing you do not yet know some piece of information, and finding that information in order to learn it.