Faculty-Librarian Partnerships to Teach Information Skills for the 21st Century

Abstract

At the beginning of the 21st century we are in ensconced in an information and technology explosion. There is more data available than ever before and people throughout the world are being overwhelmed by data and information. People need training to use the available data and information meaningfully and productively. Not only do individuals have to be literate, e.g. know how to read with understanding, but also they have to be information literate, e.g. possess cultural, visual, computer, technology, research and information management literacy.