An information literate individual is someone who can recognize

information that is needed and has the ability to locate, evaluate, and use
effectively the needed information. A literate information person can
distinguish things and cite its differences, it can synthesize or collect
information through various technologies and sources. It is a kind of person
who knows the boundary between right and wrong and knows how to deal
with its consequences. Though being a literate individual one must be able
to gather the right information and facts that is needed for the proper usage
of information it should come from a reputable source to be able to use the
information correctly.