Learn about the tools and resources available on InformationLiteracy.gov — and how you can use them to support your community’s information literacy needs.

Overview of InformationLiteracy.gov

Watch this website training webinar for an overview of the variety of tools and resources available on InformationLiteracy.gov. 

Literacy Topics

Under the Resources tab, you’ll find pages dedicated to information literacy and related topics, including health literacy, financial literacy, digital literacy, and science literacy. Each page features a curated collection of resources, including lesson plans and programs, training resources for professionals, funding opportunities, and more. Check out the navigation videos below to learn more about the pages. 

Information Literacy

Health Literacy

Financial Literacy

Digital Literacy

Resource Database

With the Resource Database, you can browse all the resources on this site in one place and search for resources on specific topics. 

Community Spotlights 

The Community Spotlights section highlights organizations that are working to promote information literacy in their communities. Read short interviews with library and museum professionals and other community leaders to learn how they addressed common challenges — and find inspiration for your own information literacy programming. 

Journey to Information Literacy

Under the Journey to Information Literacy tab, you’ll find steps and resources that you can easily adapt to support your organization’s journey toward building information literacy skills in your community. 

Journey to Information Literacy

The Journey to Information Literacy page outlines an adaptable step-by-step process for building information literacy skills, along with real-life success stories from other institutions.

Training and Community Engagement Toolkits for Professionals

On the Training Resources for Professionals page, you’ll find a toolkit that you can use to teach information literacy skills, including adaptable lesson plans and worksheets on digital, financial, and health literacy — plus a partner engagement tip sheet with suggestions tailored to different literacy topics. 

On the Community Engagement Materials page, you’ll find a toolkit with adaptable materials like checklists, flyers, and social media graphics to help you spread the word about available information literacy programs and resources.