Information literacy in South-East Europe: Formulating strategic initiatives, making reforms and introducing best practices

Špiranec, Sonja; Pejova, Zdravka

doi:10.1080/10572317.2010.10762848

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“…They suggested integrating IL instruction in the medical curriculum at undergraduate level in collaboration with the medical faculty. Previous studies (DeBose, Haugen & Miller, ; Derakhshan & Singh, ; Kingsley & Kingsley, ; Li, ; Mahmood, ; Spiranec & Pejova, ; Starkey, ; Tierney & Stefanie, ) addressed the key areas, such as integration of IL instruction into the curricula, collaboration with faculty, adoption of IL standards and mode of IL instruction delivery for fostering IL programs in academic institutions.…”

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Teaching information literacy skills to medical students: perceptions of health sciences librarians

Ullah

Ameen²

2019

Health Info Libraries J

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Background This paper is the second part of a two phase, sequential mixed method study. Objectives To get the views of medical librarians in Pakistan regarding information literacy (IL) skills of medical students and how to teach them IL skills. Methods Structured interviews were conducted with 20 medical librarians in Pakistan. We audio recorded, transcribed all the interviews and performed content analysis and coding of the textual data. We presented the emerging themes with the frequency of their appearance. Results Interviewees agreed that the IL skills of their students were inadequate. Participants suggested that librarians should train students through mandatory IL instruction programmes, designed in coordination with medical faculty. However, workshops/seminars were considered the most effective IL delivery methods for medical faculty and clinicians. The majority of respondents supported the integration of IL instruction into the curriculum as an independent and credit course. Discussion Teaching IL skills to medical students requires proper planning. Therefore, librarians have to prove their place within the curricular structure of the institution and develop understanding of the pedagogy of instruction. Conclusion Librarians must collaborate with faculty to train students in advanced information skills. There is a need to integrate IL instruction into the curriculum at all levels.

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Teaching information literacy skills to medical students: perceptions of health sciences librarians

Ullah

Ameen²

2019

Health Info Libraries J

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“…With such a variety of information readily available by way of the Internet and search engines, many believe that they are capable of finding what they need using simple Internet searches. A comfort with using computers and other technologies, including mobile devices, often leads individuals to overestimate their searching abilities, thereby underestimating their need for information literacy training (Bruce 1999;Campbell, 2004;DeSaulles, 2007;Jensen, et al, 2010;Ramesha, 2008;Spiranec & Pejova, 2010;Underwood, 2009). The work of the Information Literacy Initiative addresses several of these issues.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…There is often confusion between computer literacy and information literacy (Bruce, 1999;Campbell, 2004;DeSaulles, 2007;Jensen, King, Davis, & Guntzviller, 2010;Ramesha, 2008;Spiranec & Pejova, 2010;Underwood, 2009). Some of the problems that arise from being able to successfully navigate the technology, but not the information, include the use of out-of-date information, being unaware of important resources, and the assumption that Google is the best approach to finding information (Cheuk, 2008).…”

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“…A series of UNESCO conferences in Southeast Europe and the meeting of the 73rd General Conference and Council of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) in South Africa both recognized the importance of information literacy for integration into global markets. Spiranec and Pejova (2010) state that a lack of information literacy skills restricts research capabilities and precludes many of the countries of Southeast Europe from European Union membership. For South Africa, increases in information literacy would allow for improved opportunities for many segments of the population.…”

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Helping the Non-Scholar Scholar: Information Literacy for Lifelong Learners

Birdsong¹,

Freitas²

2012

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The Information Literacy Initiative (ILI) at the University of Washington Information School provides services to populations outside of traditional academic environments that are in need of either information literacy training for the first time or a refresher course on new concepts and technologies. They are adult learners in need of just-in-time education and not credits or a degree. The ILI uses both classes and videos to teach information literacy. The populations receiving training are able to learn information literacy skills that are both practical and useful, which gives them the ability to find quality information for their business, professional, health, and daily needs. Participants include owners of small- to medium-sized businesses, adults over the age of fifty, and women without homes who are experiencing extreme poverty. While steps have been taken to determine the effectiveness of these programs, there is still more to be done to find appropriate assessments for these particular demographics. Initial results are promising in the effectiveness and need for quality just-in-time education for the non-scholar scholar.

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“…These multimedia materials can also aid in reaching a larger library audience and therefore increase the return on investment for the time librarians contribute to promoting information literacy. Around the world, information literacy initiatives impacting the public library sphere are being launched or finding success as they develop (Špiranec and Pejova, 2010;Virkus, 2003). Turning to government-led initiatives or other local and national campaigns can help libraries construct the backbone of their information literacy strategies, which can then thrive through thoughtful partnerships.…”

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The learning continuum: economical best practices for implementing and achieving a community’s information literacy goals

Darbandi

Waite²,

Medlock³

2013

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Information literacy is a driving force in the field of librarianship, however, the often underestimated complexity of the concept, the primary focus on academic libraries, the intricacies involved with transliteracies, and the obstacles associated with technology make it difficult to establish a strategy for meeting a community’s information literacy needs. Budget cuts have especially impacted public library programming, pushing information literacy goals further out of reach. Faced with this adversity, Lancashire Library Service partnered with Credo to enhance their current information literacy plan, which yielded immediate results and provides a blueprint that public libraries may follow to achieve similar goals.

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Information literacy in South-East Europe: Formulating strategic initiatives, making reforms and introducing best practices

Cited by 11 publications

References 3 publications

Teaching information literacy skills to medical students: perceptions of health sciences librarians

Teaching information literacy skills to medical students: perceptions of health sciences librarians

Helping the Non-Scholar Scholar: Information Literacy for Lifelong Learners

The learning continuum: economical best practices for implementing and achieving a community’s information literacy goals

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