Information literacy and lifelong learning in Latin America : the challenge to build social sustainability

Description: First, we consider the Latin American challenges: inequalities, unstable politics, lack of formation of workers, poverty. Second, we discuss different concepts of society, focusing on Learning Society, that requires emancipated individuals that are lifelong learners because they are information literate. The next section detaches social sustainability as a consequence of sustainable development actions. In Latin American countries, the interest around information literacy and lifelong learning has been growing in recent years because of librarians�€™ initiatives. In conclusion, information literacy and lifelong learning emerge as fundamental factors for a sustainable development and the consolidation of democracy in Latin America.