Information Literacy Instruction Determining the Place of Library Professionals

Abstract

The present article is a review of information literacy (IL) outlook in the present academic perspective. The conceptual evolvement of the concept IL stands for wide attention it has got by the theorists. The paper discusses as how from the traditional bibliographical instruction, it has been advanced as a tool for library and information professionals to streamline the profession and their position. Although the term exist with different tags, it’s worth and performance has been considered more essential than the nomenclature. While being an integral part of formal education system, library professionals have to play dominant role in imparting informal education also. Yet the expected outcome of IL can only be achieved with the collaborative endeavor of library professionals and teaching staff. The existing models of information literacy instruction (ILI) have also been highlighted along with brief overview of information literacy content. Since IL is the basic pre-requisite of lifelong learning, the article exhorts international, national and local governments should have information policies and strategies with emphasis on assessment. ILIAC model developed by Oakleaf is noteworthy in this respect. Library professionals are predictable to play a key role in extending cognitive abilities of the users to make IL to be a great success. As such a brief review of their expected role is undertaken.

Information Literacy a Scientometric Assessment of Global Research Output

“…Information literacy instruction, models of IL, content of IL, method of instructions, its connection with lifelong learning, IL assessment, critical thinking and specific role of library professionals and other teaching communities are some of the points which can be mentioned as a few facets that have often been discussed. In reality, IL is existent in almost every sector with different taxonomy 2 . The relevance of IL in corporate sector is due to the knowledge based economy and necessity of apt decision making 3 .…”

Le référentiel « cinq piliers de la maîtrise de l'information scientifique » : élaboration et construction de l'outil

“…De nombreuses ressources interviennent dans la construction de l'attitude éthique. Le suivi strict des normes de citation afin d'éviter le plagiat et la manipulation des données est un élément central des formations à la maîtrise de l'information dans les milieux académiques (Bapte, 2019).…”

Meeting Students Where They Are: Just in Time Embedded Delivery of Information and Digital Literacy Skills

“…As we progressed, we continued to develop our understanding of the value of working with and listening to academics about their priorities, as well as their students' needs. Many agree that increased collaboration between librarians and academic teaching staff is essential to improving student's information literacy skills (Yevelson-Shorsher & Bronstein, 2018, Farrell & Badke, 2015 and Bapte (2019) goes as far as saying information literacy outcomes cannot be achieved without this collaborative effort.…”

“…Integral to the model is the conversation framework ( Figure 2). Focused questions and a collaborative approach can assist with engagement and conversations with Faculty teaching staff around learning and teaching needs and greatly increase the outcomes for students (Yevelson-Shorsher & Bronstein, 2018, Bapte, 2019.…”