informationskunnighet
Informationskunnighet is the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, use, and manage information effectively and ethically. It includes critical thinking about information sources, the capacity to distinguish fact from opinion, and the ability to apply information appropriately in decision-making, problem solving, and civic participation.
Core competencies typically include identifying information needs, locating relevant sources, assessing credibility and quality, organizing and
Education and policy initiatives promote informationskunnighet through school curricula, university information literacy programs, and library services.
Challenges include misinformation, information overload, and unequal access to information technologies. Cross-language evaluation, interdisciplinary information needs,