Information literacy skills and training of licensed practical nurses in Alberta, Canada: results of a survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelley Wadson ◽  
Leah Adeline Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Licensed Practical Nurses ◽  
Practical Nurses ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
And Training

Information Literacy Skills among Faculty Members in the College of Horticulture, Bagalkote, Karnataka: A Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
K. N. Hemavathi ◽  
M. Chandrashekara
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Total Response Rate ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
College Library ◽  
And Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present study explores the information literacy skills among the faculty members of the College of Horticulture, Bagalkote, Karnataka. A survey method was adopted in the study. The structured questionnaire was designed for data collection. A total of 110 questionnaires were distributed and 90 questionnaires were received back. The total response rate was 81.81 percent. The study found that the majority of the faculty members have better knowledge and skills about the use of different types of sources, tools, and services. The respondents suggested that the college library should conduct seminars, workshops, and training programmes from experts to improve information literacy skills.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING THE INFORMATION LITERACY-BASED CURRICULUM FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

EDUTECH ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mamduh Winangun ◽  
Deni Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Cognitive Process ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Curriculum Structure ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Curriculum Organization ◽  
And Training

The ability of information literacy is very important for teachers in carrying out their duties and functions because it is related to the teacher's ability to find, access, and evaluate information. In addition, information literacy skills are also related to lifelong learning that teachers need to improve their competence independently. Information literacy competencies need to be established through education and training in universities. Some studies have found that the teacher's literacy ability is still low. It takes an effort to prepare teacher candidates who have information literacy skills, one of which is by developing an information literacy-based curriculum (ILbC) for teacher education. In this article, the author studies literature related to curriculum concepts, organizations, models, designs and curriculum structure based on information literacy for teacher education. Base on the analysis, the ecletic (combination of cognitive process and technological concept) concept, integrate curriculum organization, Walker model, and problem centered design is appropriate fo developing ILbC. The curriculum structure is also presented. This curriculum is expected to be an alternative to develop information literacy skills of prospective teacher students.

scholarly journals ReLIANT: Reader's guide to the Literature on Interventions Addressing the Need of education and Training

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (94) ◽  
pp. 44-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Koufogiannakis ◽  
Andrew Booth ◽  
Alison Brettle
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
And Training

Librarians need to be able to read critically published accounts of educational and training interventions (ETl) and to apply the results to their own practice. One mechanism for assisting library practitioners in doing this is the critical appraisal checklist. This article describes the process of developing such a checklist - involving a literature review of existing frameworks and experience in appraising such studies for a systematic review of information literacy skills training. The ReLIANT instrument is offered as a first attempt to equip library practitioners with a tool for use when appraising published reports of educational and training interventions.

scholarly journals Specific information literacy instruction, in several different languages, for pupils studying for university entrance examinations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Boelens
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
School Library ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Final Examination ◽  
Entrance Examinations ◽  
Information Literacy Instruction ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
And Training

The purpose of this paper is to describe the instruction in specific information literacy skills, in several different languages, for final examination pupils, which has taken place during 2005. This instruction is part of a structure or matrix for information literacy instruction and training, for pupils aged between 11 and 18 years of age, which has been developed in the School Library and Information Centre at the Kalsbeek College, Woerden, the Netherlands.

Meeting the Information Literacy Skills of Diverse Primary School Pupils Through the School Libraries

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nwachukwu V. N. Nwachukwu V. N. ◽  
◽  
ESKAY, M. Eskay, M. ◽  
Ifeanyichukwu, J.N. Ifeanyichukwu, J.N.
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Primary School Pupils

scholarly journals Improving nurses’ readiness for evidence-based practice in critical care units: results of an information literacy training program

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamileh Farokhzadian ◽  
Somayeh Jouparinejad ◽  
Farhad Fatehi ◽  
Fatemeh Falahati-Marvast
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Information Literacy Skills

Abstract Background One of the most important prerequisites for nurses’ readiness to implement Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is to improve their information literacy skills. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a training program on nurses’ information literacy skills for EBP in critical care units. Methods In this interventional study, 60 nurses working in critical care units of hospitals affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences were randomly assigned into the intervention or control groups. The intervention group was provided with information literacy training in three eight-hour sessions over 3 weeks. Data were collected using demographic and information literacy skills for EBP questionnaires before and 1 month after the intervention. Results At baseline, the intervention and control groups were similar in terms of demographic characteristics and information literacy skills for EBP. The training program significantly improved all dimensions of information literacy skills of the nurses in the intervention group, including the use of different information resources (3.43 ± 0.48, p < 0.001), information searching skills and the use of different search features (3.85 ± 0.67, p < 0.001), knowledge about search operators (3.74 ± 0.14, p < 0.001), and selection of more appropriate search statement (x2 = 50.63, p = 0.001) compared with the control group. Conclusions Nurses can learn EBP skills and apply research findings in their nursing practice in order to provide high-quality, safe nursing care in clinical settings. Practical workshops and regular training courses are effective interventional strategies to equip nurses with information literacy skills so that they can apply these skills to their future nursing practice.

Lessons learned from designing flipped lessons for fourth grade students: implications for school librarians

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 19-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniella Smith
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Literacy Skills

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine student perceptions of flipped learning lessons designed to teach information literacy skills. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method design was implemented using a paper-based survey and an online focus group. The survey asked questions about the participants’ perceptions of the flipped lessons. The focus group was used to clarify the participants’ responses to the survey questions. Findings A majority of the students enjoyed completing the lessons. Responses also indicated that a majority of the students felt that the lessons helped them prepare for class. However, issues with computers and internet connectivity at home resulted in some of the students completing the lessons before or after school. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to a class of 21 students enrolled in a public school in North Texas. Originality/value There is limited research supporting the value of flipped learning in relation to the technology implementation role of school librarians. This study provides insights into how school librarians can develop flipped learning lessons in collaboration with classroom teachers to improve the information literacy skills of students.

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