Which statement best captures information literacy as defined by the Association of College and Research Libraries?

• A. The set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning.
• B. The ability to memorize library catalog numbers.
• C. The ability to search the internet rapidly without evaluating sources.
• D. The ability to refuse to share information.

Answer: (A)