in•for•ma•tion com•pe•ten•cy \ in-f&r-'mA-sh&n 'käm-p&-t&n(t)-sE \ :

Information Competency is a 21st century literacy concept describing the ability to

1: Decide what information is needed
2: Find the information efficiently and effectively
3: Use the information well and wisely

Don't Get Lost in.... The INFORMATION SWIRL Learn How To.... Make Sense of it All!

definition adapted from ACRL:
Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education