Information Literacy for the 21st Century

Information Literacy is the adoption of appropriate information behavior to identify, through  whatever channel or medium, information well fitted to information needs, leading to wise and ethical use of information in society.
7 key aspects of 21st century information literacy:                                                                               

Why is Information Literacy Important? The definition of an information literate person extends beyond school and application to academic problems--such as writing a research paper--and reaches right into the workplace. Information literacy is also important to effective and enlightened citizenry, and has implications that can impact the lives of many people around the globe. http://www.philau.edu/infolit/why_students.htm