Showcasing current and historical scholarly research and including contributions from the world’s leading researchers and practitioners in the field of IL, this handbook provides a rich understanding of the nature of information literacy, including its traditions and significant history, shared approaches to inquiry, base of knowledge, and growing communication networks. Chapters cover current perspectives on the discipline of information literacy; national and international IL advocacy, research, and educational development; the history of information literacy to present day; theories and methodologies used by IL researchers; ethical concerns and information challenges faced by individuals and societies; IL models and approaches that guide IL education and research; and information literacy communication networks, conferences and publications.