How has technology changed the face of information literacy?

In today's day and age, most people would go to google.com and type in the search engine whatever keyword, phrase, or any other words they would need to find out about a certain topic they were interested in. Now, back when I was in elementary school, I would had to go to the school library, ask the librarian for assistance in helping me find whatever book, newspaper article or magazine I would need on the topic of my choice. The most interesting thing, as a third grader I thought, was how all the information was organized; it was organized into a card catalog! Even before my time, (back in the 1970's and 1980's) the newest system to find information was the online catalog. As time went on, in the 1990's, libraries tried to share (what books they had at their library to others so others could use their resources) on CD-ROM's. However, with the overabundance of technology that has faster searching sources like the internet, the 'library' we once all knew has had to make some significant changes to better compete and help students. Although these systems are not as efficient as today's modern technology, it still served the purpose it was made for.

Some examples of how technology has faced information literacy are the ability to research demographic information by the click of a mouse, or to use a system like Connect NY, which allows one to look into fifteen different libraries and see if the item one needs is available (if it already isn't at the library nearest you). Other programs that are available to use are search engines like Wilson Web or ProQuest Central. These programs have any sort of material one wants in an online format.

One not so great thing about using information on the internet or other online searching programs/sites is that the information that one may receive may not be credible or accurate; making it even more difficult for one to know if the information is good to use; especially if one has to write a research paper.