This is a sample rubric for measuring information literacy at minimum and targeting specific aspects of the 5 Information Literacy Standards as identified by the Association of College and Research Libraries
| Information Literacy Rubric | |||||||||
| Definition | |||||||||
| The ability to identify information need, to locate information, to evaluate it, and to effectively and responsibly use it to fullfill information needs. | |||||||||
| Beginning | Developing | Good | Exemplary | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
| unable or find it difficult | Somewhat Able | Mostly Successful | Accomplishes Task | ||||||
| Standard I: Identify/Define Need | |||||||||
| Scope of Research (too broad/narrow) | |||||||||
| Key concepts/terms | |||||||||
| Standard II: Locate and Select Information | |||||||||
| Familiarity with Available Resources | |||||||||
| Ability to select relevant resources | |||||||||
| Standard III: Evaluate | |||||||||
| Awareness of source quality | |||||||||
| Ability to revise or change strategy | |||||||||
| Standard IV: Effective Use | |||||||||
| Ability to identify concepts and arguments | |||||||||
| Ability to Analyze or Argue | |||||||||
| Standard V: Reference and Citation | |||||||||
| Correct Citation | |||||||||