Information Literacy is extremely important for academic, school, public, and special libraries.
The following link is to a document discussing the impact of Information Literacy, globally, provided by the Internation Federation of Library Associations: http://www.ifla.org/VII/s42/pub/IL-Guidelines2006.pdf . This article depicts the different types of literacies in addition to Information Literacy, and the need to assist in the development of information competency.
In this technologically advanced world, we must not assume that everyone owns a computer or has connectivity, especially in rural areas. We also must not assume that teens are "techno savvy" because they have all the newest items. Owning and operating the newest cell phone or computer game does not indicate critical thinking skills or level of researching skills.
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