The Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), India, has launched a six month project, entitled 'Interactive E-Learning Portal on Information Literacy Competency Development Skills' in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in South Asia.
The main aim of the project is to raise raise awareness and enhance information literacy competency skills of information professionals as well as educators. The objective of the programme is fully integrated with UNESCO's programme. The e-Learning module will cover Information Literacy Models and Standards, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Services for the Disabled People, Information Literacy Assessment, Freedom of Information/Right to Information and Lifelong Learning and Development of Life Skills.
