Information literacy, a worldwide priority for the twenty-first century

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Title:	Information literacy, a worldwide priority for the twenty-first century
Author(s):	Ilene F. Rockman, (Ilene F. Rockman is Manager, Information Competence Initiative, University Library, The California State University, Hayward, California, USA and Editor of Reference Services Review.)
Citation:	Ilene F. Rockman, (2003) "Information literacy, a worldwide priority for the twenty-first century", Reference Services Review, Vol. 31 Iss: 3, pp.209 - 210
Keywords:	Information, Information research, Library and information networks, Literacy, Students, Worldwide web
Article type:	Research Paper
DOI:	10.1108/00907320310486791 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Concentrates on information literacy, by way of attendance at an international symposium, which was a common theme by the speakers. Records that information literacy is a worldwide phenomenon and not just a movement in the USA. Concludes it is important that students build on a strong foundation of information literacy skills and abilities using the faculty-librarian partnerships fully to do this.