information literacy for lifelong learning

Abstract

Information plays a vital role in all spheres of life in this technological era.
Information is available in different formats and from various sources. To get the
right information at the right time from the abundance of unclassified
data/information, the users of the libraries must be information literates.
Information literacy is the basis for lifelong learning and to develop sense-making
ability among the users. The ability to procure and use information effectively is a
vital skill of the people. The information literates have an ability to take decisions,
solve their problems and know how to learn. Therefore, students need to be trained
to the information competent. The information literacy skills help the students to
become lifelong learners. The paper discusses the concept, meaning, aims, need,
skills, benefits, IL education and the relationship between Information Literacy for
Lifelong Learning.