Why do we need Information Literacy?
Information competent people have learned how to learn. They know how information is organized, how to find information, and how to use information in such a way that others can learn from them. They are people prepared for lifelong learning because they can always find the information needed for any task or decision that presents itself.
Information literacy is a critical skill for student success. Research indicates that students who are information competent will have greater success in completing their degrees. It will help to ensure that students will be able to function successfully in our Information Age.