Abstract

Research presents a linguistic and philosophical analysis in various definitions of information literacy to identify the elements that make up and how many of them include as many attributes that allow select as the most complete from a scientific approach. Research shows 52 takes as definitions about information literacy, and applies bibliometric techniques for general analysis of the definitions and reflects on maps display. The article gives the research community a comprehensive analysis of related definitions information literacy theme until 2012, grouped chronologically and offering value-added data regarding the authorship of each definition.