摘要：Information literacy (IL) emanating from its precursors, library and bibliographic instruction, enables the individuals understand the nature of information; realize information need in terms of quantity, quality, type and format; articulate appropriate search expression to locate it; organize and evaluate the retrieved information for further use in an ethical manner. Being distanced with the institution and its resources, Distance Learners are shorn of the key support services i.e., library and information services and bibliographic instruction. Moreover, availability of wide array of e-resources mystify learners, as they are not privileged to gain knowledge and equip with the skills necessary for (re)searching on and retrieving information available across the globe, by harnessing Information and Communication Technologies. Information Literacy empowers the Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) learners with the competency necessary “to cope with the complex and changing information and technological environments and use the information resources effectively”. Designing and developing Web-enabled modules is preferable to print modules, as reaching multitude of learners in a flexible and cost-effective manner is feasible. Furthermore, e-modules offer flexible content management, ensuring the integration of IL modules in varying levels and formats. This article presents INFOSEEK, the five-faceted Model for imparting Information Literacy instructions. Also depicts how to integrate ADDIE, an Instructional Design Model to design and develop online Information Literacy Modules..
