<![CDATA[Purpose: This study examines the role of information resources in fostering independent learning among university students, with a focus on how digital tools, academic databases, and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms contribute to autonomous knowledge acquisition and self-regulated learning competencies. Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted, drawing on peer-reviewed articles, educational reports, and empirical studies published predominantly between 2019 and 2024. Thematic analysis was employed to identify recurring patterns related to information literacy, learner autonomy, and digital resource integration. Results: Findings indicate that well-structured access to electronic libraries, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and AI-assisted tools significantly improves students' motivation, research skills, and critical thinking capacities. Conclusions: Information resources, when embedded within pedagogically guided frameworks, serve as transformative catalysts for student-centred learning. Teacher guidance remains indispensable in ensuring ethical and effective resource use. Limitations: The study is constrained by its reliance on secondary data and the digital divide observed across different institutional contexts. Contributions: This article contributes a comprehensive, current synthesis of theoretical and empirical insights on how information resources shape independent learning, offering actionable recommendations for educators and higher education institutions in digitally evolving environments.]]>
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