Indeed, we can reduce this still further. These are not new definitions and many would now argue that as information scientists we have moved on to play a central part in a knowledge society. Little or no management is involved and there is no moderation present that might filter raw information into knowledge. Still less is there much attempt to direct users to other sources or media. Their article noted only a very small amount of directing by library staff.
Information literacy has to mean more than the ability to search.
Information rich is not synonymous with free Internet access. This is a theme that also must run through the work of the People's Network, the National Grid for Learning and the New Opportunities Fund, and I hope the Learning Lab will engage with them too. In fact, we were in the bottling business. And we don't know a damned thing about wine. And, as a profession, we must cultivate our palettes and those of our users.