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Amber, I had a great time reading intimate information about you and your family members. In addition to this, information literacy helps customer service employees create valuable correspondence and it also helps them address, research and resolve business issues. Information literacy also helps them figure out consumers’ needs when they are engaging in business transactions. It also helps customer service employees apply essential information in various business situations. Finally, information literacy helps them competently explain the advantages and disadvantages of using various business products and

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