STANDARD TWO - SEARCH - The information literate person finds needed information effectively and efficiently.

Outcomes Examples

2.1 Selects the most appropriate methods or tools for finding information

2.1.1 Identifies appropriate investigative methods eg laboratory experiment, simulation, fieldwork
2.1.2 Investigates benefits and applicability of various investigative methods
2.1.3 Investigates the scope, content, and organisation of information access tools
2.1.4 Consults with librarians and other information professionals to help identify information access tools

2.2 Constructs and implements effective search strategies

2.2.1 Develops a search plan appropriate to the investigative method
2.2.2 Identifies keywords, synonyms and related terms for the information needed
2.2.3 Selects appropriate controlled vocabulary or classification specific to the discipline or information access tools
2.2.4 Constructs and implements a search strategy using appropriate commands
2.2.5 Implements the search using investigative methodology appropriate to the discipline

2.3 Obtains information using appropriate methods

2.3.1 Uses various information access tools to retrieve information in a variety of formats
2.3.2 Uses appropriate services to retrieve information needed eg document delivery, professional associations, institutional research offices, community resources, experts and practitioners
2.3.3 Uses surveys, letters, interviews, and other forms of inquiry to retrieve primary information

2.4 Keeps up to date with information sources, information technologies, information access tools and investigative methods

2.4.1 Maintains awareness of changes in information and communications technology
2.4.2 Uses alert/current awareness services
2.4.3 Habitually browses print and electronic sources

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