Information literacy is becoming more and more important with each new publication and each new website. The explosion of materials, which has gained unearned authority through easy access, is creating a need for education in how to evaluate and use information. Turning information into knowledge through intelligent use is critical for everyone in higher education and, indeed, in society. Colleges and universities have a special responsibility to students to prepare them for careful and informed use of information. In fulfilling this responsibility, different institutions have developed different ways of assuring information literacy competency among their students.