scholarly journals Information Literacy Practices in Brazilian School Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadete Campello
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
School Life ◽  
Projected Image ◽  
Concept Of Information

Based on the assumption that collaboration of librarians with teachers is central to the concept of information literacy, this study aims to understand the vision of the librarian with regard to collaboration, if he/she realizes the difficulties in this collaboration and in what way he/she seeks to collaborate. A qualitative/interpretative methodology was used and data were collected through reports of experiences, interviews and group discussion. The sample was composed of 28 school librarians (14 from public schools and 14 from private institutions). Results show that librarians not only understand the need for collaboration with teachers for the success of their educational practice, but also engage themselves in concrete actions to achieve that collaboration, which reveals a pro-active attitude, different from the projected image of a professional isolated from school life. This attitude indicates that Brazilian school librarians are starting to build the foundations for their educational practice, which could pave the way for the establishment of information literacy programs in Brazilian schools.

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.

scholarly journals The role of libraries in teaching doctoral students to become information-literate researchers

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 158-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Ince ◽  
Christopher Hoadley ◽  
Paul A. Kirschner
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Types Of Information

PurposeThis paper aims to review current literature pertaining to information literacy and digital literacy skills and practices within the research workflow for doctoral students and makes recommendations for how libraries (and others) can foster skill-sets for graduate student research workflows for the twenty-first century scholarly researcher.Design/methodology/approachA review of existing information literacy practices for doctoral students was conducted, and four key areas of knowledge were identified and discussed.FindingsThe findings validate the need for graduate students to have training in information literacy, information management, knowledge management and scholarly communication. It recommends empirical studies to be conducted to inform future practices for doctoral students.Practical implicationsThis paper offers four areas of training to be considered by librarians and faculty advisers to better prepare scholars for their future.Originality/valueThis paper presents a distinctive synthesis of the types of information literacy and digital literacy skills needed by graduate students.

scholarly journals PROTOTIPE LITERASI INFORMASI BERBASIS WEB SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI SISWA MAN INSAN CENDEKIA

Edulib ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah Kurnianingsih ◽  
Nova Ekadiana ◽  
Arieni Deliasari
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
School Library ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Literacy Learning ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Library Program ◽  
Concept Of Information

Abstract. Information Literacy (IL) Program is a library program that aims to improve the ability of library users to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. Information literacy learning is essential to be taught and applied in education from the beginning of the school so that students are able to find and organize information effectively and efficiently particularly regard to the school assignment and learning process. At present, various educational institutions began to implement online learning model to improve the quality of teaching and research quality. Due to the advancement of information technology, the information literacy program should be adjusted with the needs of library users. The purpose of this study was to design web-based information literacy model for school library. This research conducted through several stages which are: identifying the needs of web-based IL, designing web-based IL, determining the model and the contents of a web-based IL tutorial, and creating a prototype webbased IL. The results showed that 90,74% of respondents stated the need of web-based learning IL. The prototype of web-based learning IL is consisted of six main units using combination of the Big6 Skills model and 7 Concept of Information Literacy by Shapiro and Hughes. The main fiveth units are Library Skill, Resource Skill, Research Skill, Reading Skill, and Presenting Literacy. This prototype web-based information literacy is expected to support the information literacy learning in a holistic approach.

scholarly journals Invited guest or wedding crasher?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Everhart
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Common Core ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
School Librarian ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
National School ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
The Common

Nationwide education initiatives are underway in various parts of the world, including a push for national curricula in the U.S. and Australia. In Australia, school librarians have been invited guests to provide input into the integration of digital/information literacy across curriculum areas. Conversely, U.S., school librarians crashed the wedding by actively responding to the Common Core Standards initiative by highlighting areas where information literacy skills, dispositions, responsibilities and assessments are integrated – even though they weren’t asked. Other examples of successful and not so successful national school librarian involvement to infuse 21st century skills and implications for professional practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Implementing Fully Privately Run Public Schools: Top View

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Sheikh Muhamad Hizam Sheikh Khairuddin ◽  
Kamaruzzaman Ismail ◽  
Zalina Zainudin
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
School Efficiency ◽  
The Public ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
New Type ◽  
Top View ◽  
Type Of School

The aim of this paper is to identify the perceptions of teachers and regulators in implementing fully privately run public schools (FPRPS) in Malaysia. Under the Malaysian Educational Blueprint (MEB) 2013 - 2025, it is clearly stated that the programs and activities that would encourage and allow parents, the public and private sectors, NGOs, and society to forge a partnership with the school will benefit especially concerning values education. These school community partnerships can be related to the ninth shift in the Blueprint which is “partnering with parents, community and private sector at scale,” although, the emphasis of this shift is more on students’ academic progress. This study was conducted for three months’ periods, involving 87 teachers and principals (in 13 schools) in the districts of Petaling Utama, Wilayah Bangsar-Pudu and Hulu Langat and 23 regulators in 10 Regulatory Bodies. The method used was in the form of focus group discussion (FGD). The data was processed by using Atlas ti. From the interviews conducted on FPRPS, all of the respondents (i.e. teachers, principals and regulators) indicated that they are ready and willing to accept the FPRPS implementation. This is because FPRS offers huge potential benefits to them. These include improvement in students’ skill, teacher training, academic performance, employability, financial support, infrastructures, facilities, security, maintenance, workload, and school efficiency. The study contributes to the development of a new type of school in Malaysia. 

scholarly journals Konsep dan Praktik Literasi Informasi Untuk Mahasiswa: Kasus Mahasiswa Pekerja Paruh Waktu di UPT Perpustakaan UIN Walisongo

Pustakaloka ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Bahrul Ulumi
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Ethics ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Information Skills ◽  
Concept Of Information

This article reveals  the pratice of information literacy done by students writing final project and working as part time workers at main library. It employs qualitattive approach which is considered the appropriate method to explore how these students implement their information skills to takle their final duties. The research shows that they partially comprehend the concept of information since they actively took part only in library orientation, as a result, they just a bit know about the concept of information ethics, although they are able to correctly finish their final works.

Beyond the pale: The Blackbird web browser’s critical reception

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1085-1103 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Brock
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Critical Reception ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
Cultural Affiliation ◽  
Racial Ideologies ◽  
Internet Users

The browser has become part of our communicative infrastructure, invisible to our information literacy practices until a rupture occurs. In December 2008, the Mozilla-variant ‘niche’ browser, Blackbird, was released. Blackbird’s cultural affiliation with African American users became the rupture for pundits and early adopters. It was derided as racist, unnecessary, and pejorative to the actual needs of Black internet users. This article examines the racial and technological discourses surrounding Blackbird’s release on technology and cultural blogs. Findings indicate that racial ideologies play a factor in the reception of this culturally themed ICT artifact.

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