Digital information culture in doctoral schools: A scoping review

Abstract

This paper aims to establish a framework for digital information culture (DIC) within doctoral schools (DS). A scoping review was conducted using the CIMO search tool and thematic analysis. The review pinpointed three areas for diagnosing information culture in digital environments, along with three research perspectives: (1) Information Access, (2) Research Support, and (3) Community of Inquiry. The proficiency of PhD candidates within Doctoral Schools might hinge on a robust digital information culture, which could play a pivotal role in acculturation, and overall academic performance of early-career researchers.