The cilip information literacy group ilg committee are delighted to have officially launched the new cilip definition of information literacy 2018 on friday, april 6th at lilac 2018 in liverpool ilg have been working closely with our parent organisation cilip over the last two years to refresh the information literacy definition that was originally devised in 2004. In the information age, where the proliferation of information and knowledge is accessible and available at all times, being literate in the field of information retrieval and its subsystems is. It is unclear whether they are subsets of each other or separate entities. It empowers us as citizens to develop informed views and to engage fully with society. The journal of information literacy jil is the professional journal of the cilip information literacy group. Determining the relationship between information literacy and digital literacy is essential before revision of the acrl standards can proceed. The article concludes by proposing models for the information literate student and the information literate university. The national information literacy programme nilp aims to raise public awareness on information literacy skills in todays complex information landscape. Comparatively, computer literacy measures the ability to use computers and to maintain a basic understanding of how they operate. Information literacy refers to an individuals ability to find, identify, manage, evaluate, and use information for a variety of applications.
Zurkowski 1974 definition of information literacy definition of information literates. Overview of information literacy resources worldwide this collection of information literacy il resources from around the world is divided into 42 language lists and includes selected resources from websites, books, journals and other kinds of publications that were provided by contributors from different countries and institutions. Effective instructors remain flexible and are willing to mix and match various techniques as needed. Importance of information literacy skills for an information. This article starts by setting a general context for the importance of being information literate. Pdf information literacy programmes in university libraries. Digital literacy in higher education journal of information. Information literacy teaching can enhance the attempts at educational reform which aim at producing independent learners. Framework the information literacy framework for wales has been endorsed as representing a unified approach to supporting and embedding information literacy within education and training in wales. Information literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it and how to evaluate, use and communicate. Its an essential skill for navigating the information. Integrating information literacy is about creating a curriculum which enables students to develop the skills to learn independently and to carry on learning, throughout their employment and life. Literacy acquisition factors and reading comprehension. Ability to merge assessment and instruction into a single strategy.
Jul 20, 2015 information literacy is the ability to discover and use various types of information. Perspectives for information literacy, student learning and information literacy committee. Characteristics of an information literate person are identified and an information literacy model is described. The formation and construct of an information literacy standard depends on how people interpret the concepts of information literacy. It is envisaged that this framework will provide a clear and integrated development structure for practitioners delivering information literacy at all levels. Fostering a dialogue for international understanding. All these are essential attributes for the modern graduate and the modern. People trained in the application of information resources to their work can be called information literates. Information literacy is a key component in the development of the student as an independent learner. Ilg have been working closely with our parent organisation cilip over the last two years to refresh the information literacy definition that was. This, however, requires cooperation from these two separate fields of study, and uncertainty regarding their boundaries hinders a smooth merger.
List of books and articles about information literacy. We would like to thank mikkel skinner, graphic designer at utah state university merill. However, information literacy is important in all societies and communities. The ability to articulate ones information need critical thinking. Relationship between information literacy and use of. The narrow definition identifies literacy acquisition with learning how the writing system works, whereas the broader. Jun 15, 2015 literacy refers to the competency in reading and writing, as well as, in applying spoken and written knowledge to function in society johnston, 2010. Nformation literacy source books information literacy instruction. The concept of information literacy may be new to some perioperative nurses. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Information literacy skills are of prime importance in order to achieve every bodys academic goals. Relationship between information literacy and use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students of the university of ibadan dare samuel adeleke d. Literacy development is the process of continuously learning and improving communication skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Lib 601 libraries and learning fall 2011 models of information searching 2.
A definition information literacy is defined in terms of personal outcomes. Information literacy programmes and practices 11 one of these is the need for a conceptual understanding of information and knowledge processes. Rethinking information literacy the library quarterly. Another is the need for skills to exploit technology to use information effectively. Data literacy is the ability to read, work with, analyze, and argue with data. The term information literacy is used on the whole throughout this booklet given its broad international acceptance and usage. This supposed knowledge competency also involves knowledge in information and communications technology to meet the demands of the modern world. Pdf unit 1 introduction to information literacy kuda. Information literacy of medical students studying in the problembased and traditional curriculum 11122015 5. Information literacy is defined as the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. It is, however, not similar to the ability to read text since it requires certain skills involving reading and understanding data.
Information literacy of medical students studying in the. Information literacy section infolit of the international federation of library. Stages of literacy acquisition by kelsey leachko on prezi. Truly information literacy is the foundation of the democratic society. Overview of information literacy resources worldwide united. Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice in an undergraduate health sciences curriculum map introduction in early 2016, the association of college and research libraries acrl formally adopted the framework for information literacy in. Information literacy il can be defined as the ability to find, use, evaluate and communicate information effectively. Information literacy is the ability to discover and use various types of information.
Over the past decade information literacy emerged as a central purpose for librarians, particularly academic librarians. This book explores the influence of literacy on eleventh and twelfthcentury life and though on social organization, on the criticism of ritual and symbol, on the rise of empirical attitudes, on the relationship between language and reality, and on the broad interaction between ideas and society. Reading comprehension refers to an individual capacity to read text, refine the content and understand the meaning. Its a real issue that goes beyond the concept of basic literacy i. Cordell, information literacy and digital literacy communications in information literacy 72, 20 180. In particular, problems are identified with the assumed connection between information and knowledge, with inadequacies of the cognitive. Information literacy of medical students studying in the problembased and traditional curriculum.
Information literacy skills are achieved by students, through student centered. Instructional technologytechnology information literacy. Information literacy in instrumental analysis courses. Both the narrow and broad definitions of literacy are legitimate for specific purposes. Information literacy defined as it encompasses knowledge of ones information concerns and needs, and the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, organize and effectively create, use and communicate, information to address issues or problems at hand, it is a prerequisite for participating effectively in the information society, and. Even though the concept of information literacy typically embraces an idea of a. After this, the specific pattern of use for information literacy in the netherlands is defined.
Information literacy is inherent in a thinking, meaningcentered curriculum for all students. Information literacy is the ability to articulate a problem to be investigated, locate and assemble information, scrutinize gathered resources, process and apply information towards a solution, and contemplate the effectiveness of the entire process. The national forum on information literacy defines information literacy as. The terms information, information literacy, icts and key skills for the 21st century are in frequent use in discussions about the information and knowledge society. Australia and new zealand information literacy framework. Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice in an undergraduate health sciences curriculum map introduction in early 2016, the association of college and research libraries acrl formally adopted the framework for information literacy in higher education framework as part of the. They have learned techniques and skills for utilizing the wide range of information tools as well. Ability to define problems in terms of their information needs, and to apply a systematic approach to search, locate, apply, and synthesize the information and evaluate the entire process in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. The goal of information literacy is the attainment of lifelong skills which enable the person to be an independent learner in all spheres of life. An online questionnaire was used for data collection. Medieval and early modern literacy, brian stock argues, did not simply supersede oral. Stages of literacy acquisition phase five phase two independent and productive reading and writing goals for third grade experimental reading and writing goals for kindergarten children develop basic concepts of print and begin to engage in and experiment with reading and. Information literacy comprises the tools and techniques required to identify what information is relevant and how to organize it in a manageable way. National information literacy framework libraries wales.
Closing the gap between information literacy and scholarly communication joyce l. Information literacy scott 2012 defines information literacy as the ability to find, evaluate, and use information efficiently, effectively, and ethically to answer an information need. Australian and new zealand institute for information literacy anziil and council of. Research shows that information literacy is an especially significant value for librarians in regions where the information infrastructure is relatively less developed. Association of college and research libraries, 2017. Information literacy knowledge and skills underpin effective independent and lifelong learning. Computer literacy differs from digital literacy, which is the ability to communicate or find information on digital platforms. Broadly defined, information literacy is a set of abilities that allow a person to recognize when information is needed and to effectively and efficiently act on that need. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education.
Exploring the basic elements of information literacy standards. Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice in. Purchase information literacy instruction 1st edition. Ilg launch new cilip information literacy definition. In a nutshell, information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. Merging information literacy and evidencebased practice. The most effective information literacy il instruc tors are those who are familiar with a variety ofleaming theories and the teaching techniques that are based on those theories.
The cilip information literacy group ilg committee are delighted to have officially launched the new cilip definition of information literacy 2018 on friday, april 6th at lilac 2018 in liverpool. Ogburn university of utah two cornerstone programs of the academic library are poised to bring new life to each other as librarians look to close the gap between information literacy and scholarly communication. Overview of information literacy resources worldwide. Information literacy is associated and overlaps with other literacies, including specifically digital literacy, academic literacy and media literacy. Its not a random term that academic librarians created to push their own agendas in the academic realm. An information process model, as a support structure, fosters the development of research, problemsolving and metacognitive skills through. Literacy refers to the competency in reading and writing, as well as, in applying spoken and written knowledge to function in society johnston, 2010. This is a case study on information literacy il practices in university libraries in nigeria, the uk and the us.
Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with skill levels ranging from elementary use to computer programming and advanced problem solving. The ability to identify, locate and access appropriate sources of information to meet the information need. The presidential committee on information literacy defined information literacy as a set of skills, which requires an individual to. Information literacy standards play an essential role in shaping information literacy education. Feb 16, 2009 information literacy is defined as the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. The new information literacy framework updated feb. Information literacy in the real world memoirs of a. It also contributes to the ability of students to work confidently with information and it tools, and to develop. Reading comprehension is a central element of literacy.
This article critiques the model, beginning with the informationprocessing paradigm that provides its underlying assumptions. Citizens require new competencies knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to participate in and contribute to society. Information literacy competency standards for higher education, informa tion literacy is a set. Its an essential skill for navigating the information age. At broward college, information literacy is one of the general education learning outcomes. Information literacy helps us in our day to day life such as buying a house, choosing a school, making an investment, voting for the election, and many more. Scope of the study the scope of this study is limited to selected higher institution libraries at. Information literacys influence on undergraduates learning.
Much like literacy as a general concept, data literacy focuses on the competencies involved in working with data. Il in education we already know that information literacy il is a hot topic in higher education. Being information literate, and having the skills to effectively navigate the complex landscape of proliferating information. Analysis of research literature shows both important commonalities and differences between how children learn to read and how adults can be taught to read in literacy programs. Information literacy relates to information in all its forms. Information literacys influence on undergraduates learning and development. In knowledge society, there is currently a call for cultivating a combination of media literacy and information literacy. Cilip definition of information literacy 2018 information literacy is the ability to think critically and make balanced judgements about any information we find and use.