This document discusses information literacy and its role as a catalyst for educational change. It begins by defining information literacy and outlining some of its key aspects. It then examines some of the challenges of implementing information literacy in higher education, such as supporting lifelong learning skills, developing a learning culture, and addressing diverse student needs through flexible teaching approaches. The document argues that information literacy can empower both learners and librarians when implemented through a clear collaborative strategy between faculty, libraries, and administrators. When adopted as a pedagogical framework, information literacy can support lifelong learning and increase institutional and national competitiveness.