Abstract:
In its simplest form. information literacy is defined as the ability to recognize a need for
information and from there on, one is able to locate, retrieve, evaluate and use the procured
information effectively. The acquisition of information literacy skills is deemed by many as a
necessity for the information age and it is termed by many as a life long learning skills. The main
objective of the study is to promote information literacy skills among the undergraduate students
Ashesi University College. Questionnaires were distributed to 200 students out of a population of 450 of which 120 respond. The study revealed that most of the students level of information
literacy is low based on the fact that they have problems in using Boolean Operators OR, AND,
and NOT, also they have problem of using information sources and finally they use the internet
without evaluating the authenticity of tile web site. Based on the findings, and other conclusions,
recommendations, are made to the authorities of Ashesi University College on how best to
promote and integrate information literacy programme into the curriculum of the university.