Subject : Library and Information Science P-15. Library use and user studies Module 20: IL: Definition, objectives and importance
Types of IL
Information Literacy
Overview
In today's information society a person is not in dearth of information but is suffering from information overload. It is most important to be able to get the right information at the right time. Information Literacy is a set of skills that can help a person to identify his/her information needs, search and locate the right information, and use it effectively. This module is developed for undergraduate students, to help the students to understand the what and why of information literacy.
Information Literacy Basics
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- What is Information Literacy?
- Why we need to be Info-literate?
- Types of Information Literacy Skills
- Benefits of being Info-literate
Information Literacy: Standards and Models
- Genesis and development of Information Literacy
- International Standards of Information Literacy
- Models of Information Literacy