2012SpringQ1

Spring 2012 Question 1
1.Information technology has penetrated all domains of human life: education, workplace and home. Users in developed countries have access to the Internet for various activities: shopping, learning, finding information, and networking with family, friends and people. Information literacy is one of the critical competencies in the 21st century. In your essay:

a. Articulate the meaning of information literacy in the digital age. b. Select an information environment of your choice (e.g., public library, academic library, special library, school library/media center, other) and discuss issues related to information literacy in that setting. c. Propose THREE strategies or instructional programs in information literacy to improve information competency of the identified stakeholders in that setting.