Information Literacy: Contemporary Issues and Innovations

Authors

  • Sanjay Babu Munavalli Pillai College of Arts,Commerce and Science 10,Sector-16,New Panvel-410206 Maharashtra,India

Keywords:

Information Literacy, Life long learner, Innovations, Contemporary Issues, Technology LIS professionals

Abstract

This paper highlights the need and importance of Information Literacy [IL] in this highly competitive information world to become an information literate and a lifelong learner. Technology has a great impact on IL and related activities. The paper also highlights some of the emerging contemporary issues and innovations in IL. Predicting the  future of IL requires close examination of  emerging issues. Libraries and Library and Information Science Professionals [LIS] need to play a greater role to promote IL and related activities in all library environments by showing interest to create IL awareness among users to make them successful lifelong learners. 

Author Biography

  • Sanjay Babu Munavalli, Pillai College of Arts,Commerce and Science 10,Sector-16,New Panvel-410206 Maharashtra,India
    Sanjay B. Munavalli, is Librarian, Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science 10, Sector-16, New Panvel-410206, India.

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2018-01-19

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Vol. 4 No. 4 (2017): Informatics Studies

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