Living in this millenium, one cannot do without being information literate. Information literacy is a necessity to all level of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more
self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.
An information literate individual is able to:
Determine the extent of information needed.
Access the needed information effectively and efficiently.
Evaluate information and its sources critically.
Incorporate selected information into one's own knowledge base.
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific task.
Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally. |
