The Role of Information Literacy in Enhancing Faculty Research Productivity: A Case Study of Mangalore University-Affiliated Colleges

This study investigates how faculty members' information literacy (IL) skills impact their research output, publication rates, and citation impact in Mangalore University-affiliated colleges.It highlights the importance of IL in navigating academic resources, utilizing digital repositories, and enhancing research effectiveness.The findings suggest a significant correlation between IL competencies and research productivity.The study uses statistical analysis and visual representations to illustrate key insights.