• Dr. Deepa R. Kulkarni
• Prof. Ramesha

Information literacy is now one of the “Basic Competency Requirements” for school education. The main purpose of this paper is to present a broader systematic insight to the information literacy concept. Information literacy is a set of skills necessary by a children ability to find, evaluate, organize, use and communicate information in all its various formats, most notably in situations requiring decision making, problem solving or the acquisition of knowledge. An information literacy programme, curriculum and assessment methods are also elaborated in this study, with their practical approach in relation to the school curriculum. The present study reveals that information literacy is important for academic success, effective functioning in the workplace and participation in society as knowledgeable citizens.

Information Literacy, Information Literacy skills, Competency, Literacy programmes, School Education, Secondary School Students, Karnataka State.

"Importance of Information Literacy Skills in Secondary School Curriculum: A Study on Karnataka", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.f1-f10, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406501.pdf

"Importance of Information Literacy Skills in Secondary School Curriculum: A Study on Karnataka", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppf1-f10, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406501.pdf