Information literacy instruction: Determining the place of library professionals

Abstract

The present article is a review of information literacy (IL) outlook in the present academic perspective. The paper discusses as how from the traditional bibliographical instruction, it has been advanced as a tool for library and information professionals to streamline the profession and their position. The article points out the expected outcome of IL can only be achieved with the collaborative endeavor of library professionals and teaching staff. The existing models of information literacy instruction have also been highlighted along with brief overview of information literacy content. The academic dishonesty and the accountability of academic libraries are explained briefly. IL is the basic pre-requisite of lifelong learning, the article exhorts international, national and local governments should have information policies and strategies with emphasis on assessment. Library professionals are predictable to play a key role in extending cognitive abilities of the users to make IL to be a great success.