Information literate students are competent, independent learners. They know their information needs and actively engage in the world of ideas. They display confidence in their ability to solve problems and know what is relevant information to help them solve problems. They manage technology tools to access information and to communicate. They operate comfortably in situations where there are multiple answers, as well as those with no answers. They hold high standards for their work and create quality products. Information literate students are flexible, can adapt to change and are able to function independently and in groups.

Information literacy merged with the the Big 6 Research Process Model provides all students with a process for learning that is transferable among content areas and from the academic environment to real life. The Big 6 Research Process Model has the following steps:

1. Task Definition
2. Information Seeking Strategies
3. Location and Access
4. Information Use
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation

These steps enable the student to:

construct meaning from information
create a quality product
learn independently
participate effectively as a group member
use information and information technologies responsibly and ethically