Information Literacy Practices Using Active Teaching-Learning Methodologies in Higher Education

Abstract

Libraries play a fundamental pedagogical role in teaching information literacy skills which include the use of digital tools that take into consideration user rights and duties, a commitment to the cultural collective, the development of an understanding of the current information scenario, and the constant transformations that occur within it. Based on a literature review, this chapter aims to describe and comprehend active teaching-learning approaches used in information literacy initiatives in HE institutions around the world, where the adoption of such innovative approaches can deliver positive results and ensure greater effectiveness in student learning.