information literacies

Critical literacy is the ability to actively analyse texts and media to identify underlying messages, taking into account context, perspective and possible biases.

Computer literacy is the ability to use computers and other digital devices efficiently enough to carry out basic or more advanced tasks.

Copyright literacy is the ability to manage creative output and make appropriate use of the work of others, informed by knowledge of copyright, ownership, usage and other rights.

Data literacy is the ability to gather, interpret and analyse data, and communicate insights and information from this analysis.

Increasingly important in everyday life, over 80% of employers cite data literacy as a key skill for employees.

Digital literacy is the ability to use technology to manage and interact with digitized information, participate in online practice and originate digital work.

Disaster literacy is an individual's ability to read, understand, and use information to make informed decisions and follow instructions in the context of mitigating, preparing, responding, and recovering from a disaster.

Financial literacy is the capacity of an individual to understand available banking products, services, laws and obligations, and make informed decisions on financial assets.

Health literacy is the ability of individuals to locate, understand, manage, and make appropriate use of information to help promote and maintain good health.

Media literacy is the ability to locate, critically evaluate, communicate with and make effective use of different types of media.

Transliteracy combines capabilities in information literacy, technology, creativity, communication and collaboration, critical thinking, practical skills and craft, to cross cultures, contexts, technologies and media.

Visual literacy is the ability to interpret and make meaning from visual information such as static or moving images, graphics, symbols, diagrams, maps.

Web literacy is the ability to navigate the world wide web, interact effectively and thrive online, while managing online presence, privacy and risk.