Information literacy in Imam Ali Military University (A case study)

Information literacy means an ability to identify information resources truly, find effective access to them and take purposeful advantages of them. It truly empowers commanders, managers and professors involved in defense field. This study aimed to investigate the state of information literacy among the commanders, managers and professors of Imam Ali Military University and offer constructive proposals. The study is an applied research in design based on descriptive statistical analysis of the data collected using questionnaire and library resources. The findings show following statistics in the areas of informant literacy: Information need= %65.44, effective and easy access =%66.05, information and information channels analysis =%67.52, effective utilization =%59.63, legal and documenting considerations =%59.88. The population totally enjoys a mean score of 3.18 out of 5 (i.e. %63.58); indicating higher than the average level.Given the analyses made and the nature of activities in the university, it is concluded that it would be possible to take lofty steps as to the improvement of information literacy in the light of cultural activities, holding seminars and training workshops, educational pamphlets, holding respective training courses (theoretical and practical) in the educational curriculum.