scholarly journals Embedded Information Literacy Instruction in the Mobile Environment: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Jinchi Guo ◽  
Han Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
Mobile Internet ◽  
Mobile Environment ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
Embedded Instruction ◽  
Information Literacy Instruction ◽  
Exploratory Stage ◽  
Internet Platform

Information literacy instruction in various countries has expanded in a variety of ways. At universities, it has mainly taken the form of  credit-based courses, lectures, and embedded instruction. While European and American universities carry out more embedded instruction, universities in China focus more on credit-based courses and lectures, leaving embedded instruction in an exploratory stage. This paper is a preliminary study of a research project that aims to investigate the department-based, embedded information literacy instruction among the libraries of 42 "Double-First Class" universities in China. Using East China Normal University Library as an example, this paper discusses the teaching mode, teaching philosophy, teaching design, teaching methods and contents in order to explore how embedded information literacy instruction can make use of the mobile Internet platform. The specific areas to be examined include teaching resources, enhancing classroom interactions, and after-class feed-pushing as part of teaching support. Finally, some recommendations are put forward for the extension and expansion of embedded information literacy instruction.

scholarly journals Using The Filter Bubble to Create a Teachable Moment: A Case Study Utilizing Online Personalization to Engage Students in Information Literacy Instruction

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allyson Valentine ◽  
Laura Wukovitz
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
Teachable Moment ◽  
Personal Interest ◽  
Information Literacy Instruction ◽  
Level Information ◽  
Filter Bubble

Engaging students in information literacy instruction is often a challenge. The authors discuss ways they adapted information literacy instruction at York College of Pennsylvania based on concepts discussed in Eli Pariser’s book, The Filter Bubble. By approaching the students with a course theme that was interesting, timely, and personally relevant, the authors were able to break through student’s own filters to explore higher level information literacy concepts and critical thinking. Students took a personal interest in the topic, which translated into greater student engagement and increased participation. It also fostered deeper reading and reflection about how information is communicated and used by a variety of audiences.

scholarly journals Academic Librarians in Data Information Literacy Instruction: A Case Study in Meteorology

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 536-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily P. Frank ◽  
Nils Pharo
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Information Literacy Instruction ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
The University

E-science has reshaped meteorology due to the rate data is generated, collected, analyzed, and stored and brought data skills to a new prominence. Data information literacy—the skills needed to understand, use, manage, share, work with, and produce data—reflects the confluence of data skills with information literacy competencies. This research assessed perceptions of data information literacy and attitudes on its instruction for graduate students in meteorology. As academic librarians have traditionally provided information literacy instruction, the research determined if they were perceived as having a role in data information literacy instruction. The modified Delphi method was applied to obtain the perspectives of a panel of experts, representing students, librarians, professors, and researchers, for the purpose of forecasting and consensus-making. Through the consideration of the University of Oslo’s Department of Geosciences’ Meteorology Section, the research found that data information literacy skills were relevant to the work of meteorology students. Stakeholders perceived that academic librarians could play a future role in general instruction but that they would have to overcome obstacles to be involved in data information literacy instruction. For librarians to enter this domain, they would need to improve their technical skills, enhance their discipline-specific knowledge, or rely on collaborations. The significance of these findings was limited by the modest target population under examination; as a consequence, the results were strongly linked to the specific setting. Further studies would be necessary to determine their generalizability.

scholarly journals The methodology used to deliver information literacy instruction by a select group of academic librarians: a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Julie-Ann Harrison ◽  
Mark-Jeffery O'niel Deans
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
Information Literacy Instruction ◽  
Select Group ◽  
The Caribbean

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to highlight the need for academic librarians to incorporate effective methodologies in their delivery of information literacy instruction.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers conducted a qualitative research using a case study approach. A nonprobability or purposive sampling method was employed in this research to select five participants. Semistructured interviews and observation were used to garner data from the sample.FindingsThe findings of the study revealed that the support required by distance education and face-to-face students is typically the same. An examination of the findings pointed to the fact that some students may be demotivated in information literacy instruction sessions because of an overload of information, which leads to frustration and poor performance.Practical implicationsThe findings of the study highlight the need for Caribbean academic librarians to incorporate effective methodologies in their delivery of information literacy instruction and provide an analytical view of how these methodologies may impact performance, understanding and the overall work produced by both students and faculty.Originality/valueResearch on the topic specific to the Caribbean is limited; therefore, research of this nature provides useful strategies that academic librarians may use in developing stellar information literacy programs in the Caribbean to help both students and faculty members achieve excellence.

The business model canvas as a platform for business information literacy instruction

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terence William O'Neill
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Literacy Instruction ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Business Information ◽  
Library Resources

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how the graphic organizer the Business Model Canvas can be used as a platform for business information literacy instruction. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a case study of the application of the Business Model Canvas in business information literacy instruction in an academic setting. Findings – Entrepreneurship students can struggle to differentiate between the purposes of databases and to integrate research findings into the planning of their business. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) provides a common framework for entrepreneurship students to understand the different purposes of the many information sources available and imposes the iterative process of making and testing assumptions against research. Research limitations/implications – The findings discussed here are used in business and entrepreneurship classes, and thus far this process has been used with that group in mind. This case study also discusses relatively new processes; the teaching described has not yet been rigorously assessed. Practical implications – This process gives students practice integrating library resources into their work and understanding the use of specific resources. This model for instruction could be applied to business information literacy in entrepreneurship classes and courses in other disciplines which also incorporate project planning. Social implications – This process has the potential to improve the opportunity assessment process for student entrepreneurs and to enrich information-seeking practices for entrepreneurs. Originality/value – Little has been written about the use of graphic organizers to differentiate between information resources. This research helps address this gap, while also helping to further explore how entrepreneurship students can best use library resources while developing their business plans.

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