scholarly journals Implementing a Certificate of Information Literacy programme and engaging with faculty: a case study of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulaiga Davids ◽  
Yunus Omar
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Programme ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Cape Peninsula

A framework for workplace information literacy in academic contexts

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannet Molopyane ◽  
Ina Fourie
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Free State ◽  
Literacy Programme ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Suitable Framework ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest a framework for workplace information literacy based on a case study at the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State (South Africa). Design/methodology/approach – The framework is based on a literature survey covering case studies from the private, public and academic sector and a case study conducted at the CUT, Free State (South Africa). A mixed methods approach was followed using questionnaires, individual interviews and focus group interviews. Descriptive statistics and qualitative data were collected. Findings – The data analysis reveals a need as well as support for workplace information literacy. It addresses institutional buy-in, the need for alignment to the institutional strategy, inclusion of workplace information literacy in job descriptions, whether workplace information literacy should be optional or mandatory, whether it should address the needs of all staff members, the responsibility for a workplace information literacy programme, perceived benefits, etc. Practical implications – The proposed framework can be used at the CUT, Free State. As a general framework it can also be used in other academic contexts as well as in the public and private sector. Originality/value – Although several studies on workplace information literacy have been reported, the literature survey did not trace a suitable framework that can guide the design and implementation of workplace information literacy in academic contexts. This paper intends to contribute towards filling this gap.

scholarly journals The development of LibGuides at Cape Peninsula University of Technology Libraries and the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on their usage

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110460
Author(s):  
Deborah A Becker ◽  
Joanne Arendse ◽  
Veliswa Tshetsha ◽  
Zulaiga Davids ◽  
Vuyokazi Kiva-Johnson
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Cape Peninsula ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Historical Developments ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

LibGuides have been used by librarians at Cape Peninsula University of Technology since 2012 as a means of providing subject-based information to students, with quick links to selected resources and information supplementing information literacy training. Lecturers use the resources for preparing lectures and identifying learning materials, while researchers and postgraduate students use research support guides when writing their papers. As the worldwide pandemic caused a major lockdown, academic institutions in South Africa were closed and students sent home. However, students still needed to complete their studies, and librarians at Cape Peninsula University of Technology had to continue providing support to these students. One of the online services available was LibGuides. This article provides insight into the historical developments of LibGuides at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the use of LibGuides during lockdown, and the experiences of a selected group of students and librarians.

Information Literacy and Education Policy: An Instrumental Case Study of the Ontario Public School Curriculum

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pia Liv Russell
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Education System ◽  
Instrumental Case Study ◽  
Student Access ◽  
Literacy Policy ◽  
Étude Cas

This interdisciplinary case study explores information literacy policy in Ontario’s public education system. Using interviews with policy makers and a rhetorical analysis of information literacy policy documents, it finds Ontario’s current information literacy policy inadequate to the task of providing equitable student access to opportunities for information literacy development.Une étude cas interdisciplinaire explore la politique de littératie informationnelle du système d’éducation publique de l’Ontario. En utilisant des entrevues avec les décideurs et une analyse rhétorique des documents sur la politique de littératie informationnelle, il est démontré que la politique de littératie informationnelle actuelle de l’Ontario est inappropriée pour la mission qui vise à offrir aux étudiants un accès équitable aux possibilités de développement de la littératie informationnelle. 

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