Information literacy is a crucial skill in the pursuit of knowledge. It involves recognizing when information is needed and being able to efficiently locate, accurately evaluate, effectively use, and clearly communicate information in various formats.
Information literate individual means, someone who can accesses the needed information effectively and efficiently. Someone who can accomplish a specific purpose through information. Someone who can understands legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and, someone who can determines the nature and extent of information needed. Being information literate enables everyone to effectively utilize information for school, work and personal lives.
"According to Lailah Gifty Akita, "Do not believe all that you hear and see. Always check the original source of information." why? It is because an information literate individuals are not just to identify but should be able to locate and retrieve appropriate sources of information.
