The paper emphasises the sense-making approach to the concept and practice of information literacy
(IL). After discussing the meaning and purpose of IL, passing references are made to the IL standards,
models, and rubrics. The information search process is emphasised in this paper. Nature and types of
knowledge and learning have also been discussed. Expectations from INFLIBNET, vision of the National
Knowledge Commission (NKC), and the UNESCO’s Education for All, and Information for All Programmes
have also been put into the context of IL. Finally, the paper suggests that IL programmes must be based
upon the complexity and diversity of information communities, and cultural hegemony and intellectual
imperialism should not be allowed to prevail.
