The topic of Information Literacy has been around for decades. Technology is now driving the quest for Information Literacy. The progression of technology as a means to information provides great opportunity for misinformation and disintermediation, i.e. the separation of information resources and information support staff. There are challenges within the student population. Students are having to make intelligent choices about the type and sources of information in a confusing environment.
Convenience is overriding accuracy and appropriateness of information collection.
There are three facets of Information Literacy that are important in building a well-rounded researcher. Development - Information Literacy should develop over a lifetime. Students must learn to hone information collecting skills to adjust to changing needs in both academic environments and professional environments. Resource Based Learning - Information Literacy competency should extend past the library and the internet to encompass community resources. Although the two overlap, Information Literacy does not demand Computer Literacy and vice versa.