The definition of information literacy that library staff supports is one developed by the American Libraries Association (ALA) in 2006. It states:
"Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."
Breakdown of the Framework coming soon. In the meantime, please see the whole document at Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (adopted by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), January 2016)