Evaluation of Evidence in Evidence-Based Practice and How Library Science Can Help

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Laura Epstein ◽  
Athena Nazario ◽  
Betty Yu
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
State University ◽  
Communicative Disorders ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Evaluation Of Evidence

Abstract In this article, we describe how collaboration with our university librarian at San Francisco State University led to the integration of information literacy competency standards within our curriculum, as outlined by the American Library Association (ALA). The ALA standards are related to the evaluation of evidence, a key component of evidence-based practice and these were infused across four courses in the communicative disorders program focused on language development and disorders. In particular, ALA Standard 3 stipulates that the student who is information literate evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system. The integration of Standard 3 within language disorders courses is described in detail. We anticipate that the infusion of information literacy skills related to the evaluation of evidence during academic training will make such skills an integral part of the clinical process for future clinicians.

Evidence-based practice and related information literacy skills of nurses in Singapore: An exploratory case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Intan Azura Mokhtar ◽  
Shaheen Majid ◽  
Schubert Foo ◽  
Xue Zhang ◽  
Yin-Leng Theng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Literacy Skills

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.

Information Literacy among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
pp. 1314-1327
Author(s):  
Stella E. Igun ◽  
Jessa Precious Odafe
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
State University ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Needed Information ◽  
Information Literacy Skills

This paper examined information literacy skills among undergraduate students in Nigeria. The scope of the study covered two departments in Delta State University, Abraka namely: Library and Information Science and Guidance and Counselling. The study was limited to final year students of the two departments. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and the population was 517. 103 or 20% of the population of 517 were sampled for the study. 97 questionnaires were retrieved and used for the study. Simple percentage and frequency count statistical tool was used to analyze the data. The study found out that ability to use information effectively to accomplish a task, ability to recognize the needed information, ability to access the needed information effectively and efficiently and ability to evaluate information critically are the information literacy skills possessed by some of the undergraduate students in Nigeria. The study recommended that information literacy education and electronic/digital information skills should be included in the curriculum of the undergraduate students in the universities.

scholarly journals Librarian’s Information Literacy Skills to Fulfilling Library Users' Needs A Public Library in Bogor, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Alfia Hasanah ◽  
Margareta Aulia Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Library Science ◽  
The Public ◽  
Component Selection ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
The City

Background of the study: literacy skills of librarianPurpose: This study aims to identify the information literacy skills of librarians in meeting the information needs a user at the public library in the city of Bogor.Method: This study used a qualitative approach with the case study method. Data were collected through observation and interview. The informants of six people selected using purposive sampling, with the criteria set librarian of Library Science education. Information literacy models used in this study are a model Empowering Eight, consisting of identification, exploration, selection, organization, creation, presentation, assessment and application information..Findings: The results showed that the information literacy librarian at the public library in the city of Bogor in meeting the information needs user already applied include a component on the identification, exploration, presentation, assessment, and application.Conclusion: There are some capabilities that cannot be applied to the maximum, including component selection, organization and creation of information.

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