Over the past decade, information literacy has emerged as a major focus for university librarians. Instruction in information literacy skills becomes increasingly difficult as more and more newly enrolled students demonstrate confidence in their practical use of computers. University students and instructors often cannot grasp the subtle difference between being proficient in using computers and being information-literate.This article attempts to analyze the connections between information literacy and university libraries, beginning with expanded definitions of the concept of information literacy. Other related issues include the assessment of university students’ information literacy skills; information literacy and learning; difficulties with improving information literacy skills in students; the role of university libraries in information literacy instruction; and some suggestions for better ways of providing library instruction in university libraries.