Stage One: Realize that a need or problem exists that
requires information its satisfactory resolution.
In short, if it does not even occur to you when facing a problem or
trying to make a decision that information could help you in formulating
the problem or decision more accurately and completely, then,
in a manner of speaking, you may be said to be information illiterate
at the very beginning of the information literacy life cycle. The
diagram in Annex B identifi es helping human resources to whom you
may turn to get assistance. It also identifi es various tools, methods,
approaches and techniques that could be helpful to you at this stage.
Moreover, the diagram identifi es the various domains and contexts
where the need, problem, or decision commonly arises. And, fi nally,
the graphic identifi es both desired or functional outcomes from following
the advice offered, and the negative or dysfunctional outcomes
that could occur by ignoring the advice.