The Importance of Information Literacy to Support Lifelong Learning in Convergence Era

Abstract

In this information technology world today, information plays a prominent role every one relies on it. Information come from paper, sound, visual, images-based material and also it may be in the form of oral, written or image. This paper describes a meaning of Information Literacy (IL) and Lifelong Learning (LL). It also emphasis on relationship between IL and LL in convergence era. In education, it is supported as the backbone to every happening. In the age of LL, IL is an important skill to move ahead across the globe, flooded with information in an unprecedented way. The information literate, has an ability to take informed decisions or solve their problems and know how to learn. IL is an enabler to touch all the dimensions of learning and it is the key to success of anyone's life in the information society. This paper describes the relation between IL in support LL among society. Information skills are needed for creating information literate culture. IL is a continuously learning process from early age until older. Information Professionals (IP) are responsible to encourage community in implementation of IL. Because it can help the expansion of knowledge and creation of new knowledge, whether it is for educational or personal reasons.

Development of Multilingual Thematic Picture Dictionary: A Support for Literacy

“…Literacy is an important foundation skill for success in school and life. Having a high level of literacy can increase academic success, future career, learning motivation, selfesteem, and efficacy (Carroll & Baroody, 2019;Salim & Ahmad, 2018). In this 21 st century of education, literacy means being capable not just in reading and writing, but also being capable intellectually, culturally, and electronically (Chalkiadaki, 2018;Eryansyah, & Nurweni, 2019;Greene, 2018).…”

Implementasi kompetensi pembelajaran sepanjang hayat melalui program literasi di perpustakaan sekolah

“…Pustakawan harus mengimplementasikan dan mengembangkan pentingnya literasi informasi pada berbagai jenis perpustakaan, seperti di perguruan tinggi, perpustakaan umum, perpustakaan khusus, dan perpustakaan sekolah. Hal ini bertujuan agar perpustakaan dapat mencapai tujuan, memiliki pemustaka yang memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan pembelajar sepanjang hayat (lifelong learner) (Salim, Mahmood, & Ahmad, 2018).…”

“…Oleh karena itu, literasi informasi berkaitan erat dalam mendukung pembelajaran sepanjang hayat (lifelong learning) bagi individu (Reza, 2013;Salim et al, 2018;Septiyantono, 2014;Yusup & Saepudin, 2017). Selain itu, literasi informasi dan pembelajaran seumur hidup memiliki hubungan strategis yang memperkuat satu sama lain serta penting bagi keberhasilan setiap individu, organisasi, lembaga, juga masyarakat secara global.…”

“…9, No. 1 (Juni 2021) 19-38 Implementasi kompetensi pembelajaran sepanjang hayat melalui program literasi di perpustakaan sekolah keterampilan setiap individu (Salim et al, 2018 Penerapan literasi informasi di Indonesia sendiri mulai dikembangkan pada awal tahun 2000-an setelah beralih dari isu buta huruf/buta aksara serta rendahnya minat baca masyarakat. Kegiatan literasi informasi merupakan bagian dari pendidikan pemustaka (user education) yang terdiri tiga tingkatan, di antaranya orientasi perpustakaan, instruksi bibliografi, dan program literasi informasi itu sendiri (Ganggi, 2017 (Mudave, 2016;Septiyantono, 2014).…”

“…Maka, siswa yang membutuhkan sebuah kemampuan, keahlian, atau strategi yang berhubungan dengan informasi dinamakan literasi informasi (Salim et al, 2018…”