"The ability to find, use, and communicate information effectively and ethically is commonly known as information literacy. It is the umbrella term for emerging literacy’s such as technology literacy, media literacy, and health literacy. Information literacy is the domain of all educators". (Weiner 2010)

Therefore working in the library industry, one of the skills that we need to develop is the ability to source and evaluate information. We also need to have the knowledge to advise young people on the most effective methods they can use to search for information. To be able to do this we need to be familiar with a broad range of Web 2.0 tools.

Because of the vast amount of resources available on the World Wide Web one of the biggest challenges people face today, is how to sort through all the information they access. They need to learn to use effective search strategies and then to be able to identify results that are both relevant and accurate. Young people who sucessfully learn these strategies are then able to go on and become life long learners
"Sheer abundance of information and technology will not in itself create more informed citizens without a complementary understanding and capacity to use information effectively". (Bundy 2004)

As providers of information we need to continue on the path of lifelong learning, it is our responsibility to embrace new technology and forms of communication as they become available. We then should be able to pass on these skills whenever the need arises.
"The landscape of Web 2.0 is constantly evolving and it is crucial that librarians stay current with its development". (Luo as cited in Godwin 2010).

References

Weiner, Sharon A.: Information Literacy: A neglected core competency.
Educause Quarterly magazine 33(1) 2010. Retrieved 13 June2010 from
http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/InformationLiteracyANeglectedC/199382

Bundy, Alan. Australian and New Zealand Information Literacy Framework: principles standards and practice, 2nd ed. 2004. Retrieved 13 June 2010 from http://www.caul.edu.au/info-literacy/InfoLiteracyFramework.pdf

Godwin, P. 2010.June 10. Web 2.0 Integration in information literacy instruction. [web log post]. Retrieved on 13 June from
http://infolitlib20.blogspot.com/2010/06/web-20-integration-in-information.html