Extent of Information Literacy in the Higher Education Scenario

Abstract

Higher education system has witnessed tremendous changes this decade at a global level due to the invasion of information technology in every aspect. The information centers and information services are no exceptions. The concept of self-learning and acquisition of life-long learning skills are necessary to be information-literate and information-empowered. Day-to-day need of information, competency, and familiarity is using ICT-based information sources, enhancing usage of library resources. Thus, directly or indirectly, information literacy skills or competencies influence the use of library resources. This chapter makes a comparative analysis on information literacy skills possessed by research scholars and their information literacy skills based on the demographic variables. The study revealed a moderate level of information literacy skills among the research scholars, and demographic variables and ICT awareness influences their information literacy skills.