"Credibility is based on the information need and the context in which the information will be used. Authority should be viewed with an attitude of informed skepticism and an openness to new perspectives, additional voices, and changes in schools of thought." - Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
Trust is built upon credibility and authority.
Credibility can be determined through the combination of different factors:
- Author and author's credentials
- Publisher and publisher's credentials
- Purpose and point of view
- Type of information and format
- Intended audience