<div> This book reviews the role of information literacy (IL) in developing employability skills, personal health management, and informal learning in a variety of areas including: information policy issues, information usage and training needs and skills development. Chapters further explore the role of IL in organizations, such as government departments, skills agencies, and professional bodies. Even though the authors focus primarily on the UK, they also consider the leading role of the US in the development of information literacy policy and analyze examples of good practice from North America, Australasia, and Europe.</div>