Universities are strategically positioned to serve as a vital impetus in developing pre-professionals' lifelong learning skills. The development of a Web portal, InfoWIZARD, a tool for integrating information literacy and information technology in problem-based research assignments is described in this article. InfoWIZARD includes 20 modules in different subject areas, including merchandising. The merchandising module contains problem-based research assignments related to (a) global issues in textiles and clothing and (b) digital images for use in product development. The Web-based module holds potential for developing lifelong learning skills. (Contains 2 figures.)