If the whole idea seems nebulous and unimportant, think about how pervasive information has become in our everyday experience—educationally, professionally, and personally. Consider this observation from a recent article:
We are preparing people to live and work in a world where words like stress, anxiety, overload, and fatigue have become linked frequently with information.
It makes sense to learn how to deal effectively with an ever-increasing world of data. The educational setting, from kindergarten through graduate school, serves as a crucial context for developing the ability to deal well with information. The learning process continues throughout, is strengthened by, and enriches our life and work experiences. By becoming information literate, people become better employees, more responsible citizens, and more confident and creative individuals.
