The article selected as the topic for this assignment is from a session of the 68th IFLA General Council and Conference (18 – 24 August 2002). The presentation is “Information Literacy Instruction for Distance Learners in Higher Education: The Key Role of Librarians” presented by Chutima Sacchanad.Mr. Sacchand's presentation focused on changes in distance education as a result of changes in technology and the role of librarians in helping distance education students navigate these changes. Distance learning is changing the way students learn. Traditionally, learning has always been student-centered, but now it is more self-directed. Distance education students attend classes to advance their careers, but complete class work on their personal time. Learning is connected to work and personal life. As Sacchand (2002) noted in his presentation, learning is not so much about knowing what as it is about knowing how. Students must learn how to learn, how to access information, and how to use knowledge and information. Through this statement Sacchand mentioned the idea that the student needs critical thinking skills as part of information literacy, but he does not seem to include it as part of information literacy as discussed during his presentation. Sacchand (2002) characterized distance education as older students, full-time employees with family responsibilities. He went on to point out that the library service needs of distance education students are no different than those of on-campus students. Saccand (2002) cited several studies that proved his thesis about the needs of libraries. He noted that similar information resources are needed and the same level of service needs to be provided. Unfortunately… half the paper… information literacy through the use of audiovisual materials and hard copies. Sacchand concluded that librarians played a huge role in the educational process. He wondered whether librarians would become partners in teaching information literacy and take a more proactive role. Libraries have included critical thinking about researched information through tutorials on websites and in library classes. Many libraries provide online assistance to distance learning students. Based on this article, I am convinced that librarians have already become information literacy instructors. Works Cited Sacchand, C. (2002, August) Information literacy instruction for distance learners in higher education: Key role of librarians. Paper presented at the 68th IFLA Council and General Conference, Glasgow, Scotland Excerpt from http://www.ifla.org