Navigating the Digital Realm: Unravelling Information Literacy within Moroccan English Department Students – A Spotlight on Selecting Finding Tool Features

ABSTRACT :.This article delves into the information literacy competencies of Moroccan English department students, with a specific focus on their proficiency in selecting finding tools. Amid concerns about overreliance on mainstream search engines, the study investigates students’ abilities to distinguish between freely available internet search tools and subscription-based databases. Informed by diverse research sources, the inquiry reveals subtle patterns, highlighting collective weaknesses in certain areas and notable strengths in others. The findings illuminate the intricate dynamics of students’ information literacy, offering valuable insights for educators aiming to design instructional strategies and enhance this skill.

KEYWORDS :Information literacy, finding tools, digital information, academic research, Moroccan English departments, LMD system, search strategies, subscription-based databases, internet search tools, educational technology.