Speculations on combating information overload in amateur and professional environments

Abstract

In this paper, based on desk research, we point out some of the relationships that exist between information overload, Web 2.0 (often called new media) and information literacy. The proliferation of new media augments information overload in both amateur and professional environments. The adoption of information literacy, tailored to the needs of the given environment, alleviates the symptoms of overload by fostering a critical approach to information. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.