scholarly journals Health Information Use After Graduation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betsy Williams ◽  
Barbara Harvey ◽  
Christopher Kierkus
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Health Science ◽  
State University ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Professional Workplace

This study aimed to determine which information resources Grand Valley State University (GVSU) alumni from four health science programs utilize in clinical practice. It also explored alumni opinions of their educational experiences at GVSU in relation to information literacy and library resources. A survey was administered to alumni who had graduated with a degree in athletic training (BS), nursing (BS, MS, DNP), physical therapy (MPT and DPT), or physician assistant studies (MPAS). We received 451 valid responses (12.8% response rate). The survey focused on specific resources used in the professional workplace, GVSU preparation for information literacy in the workplace, alumni confidence in information literacy skills, and additional preparation that could have been helpful after graduation. Survey responses are reported by discipline and degree earned. Insights from this study will inform liaison librarian conversations with faculty members and decisions regarding resource acquisition to help students transition from the academic environment to professional practice.

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.

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.

Implementing Information Literacy Skills and Soft Skills for Better Use of Library Resources and Services

2020 ◽  
pp. 214-224
Author(s):  
B. Surendran ◽  
Kishore Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Future Scenario ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Library Profession

Information literacy (IL) is a set of skills that allows us to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the information that we need. IL skills are essential tools that help us successfully plan for the present and future scenario of information. Soft skills are a set of abilities that influence how we interact with each other. Soft skills and IL skills affect every person in every possible situation work, education, entertainment, etc. This chapter highlights the importance of soft skills in library profession, different types of soft skills, why soft skills are important, relevance of information literacy in the ICT era, concepts of information literacy, IL and school libraries, and various types of IL models and standards. Both soft skills and IL skills are essential for library professionals as well as the users, particularly while using the 21st century resources, so that the users will be energized in using the library resources effectively and efficiently.

Self-Perception of Information Literacy Skills and Confidence Level in Use of Information by Women Faculty Members: An Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
pp. 104-107
Author(s):  
M. A. Deepamala ◽  
K. S. Shivraj
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Women Faculty ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Region Data ◽  
Information Literacy Skills

This article is an attempt to present and publish different aspects of doctoral Thesis awarded by Anna University in the year 2018. The concept of this article is self perception of women faculty member’s information literacy skills and their confidence level in using information for their teaching and research practices. Data and analysis have been compiled as per the aspect of taken topic. Sample size 364 based on primary data collected through well structured questionnaire from 41 Engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University in Coimbatore region. Data have been tabulated and applied suitable statistical tools. Women faculty members self perceived that they do have the confident in evaluating the quality, Interpretation, use of e-format and information retrieval skills. Their confidence level on skills to handle the information is positively significantly correlates with information literacy skills towards information seeking attitudes and the same on internet sources. It is concluded that the faculty member’s information seeking attitude and the same attitude on the internet sources influences to increase effectively confidence level of their skills to handle the information. It has been proved qualitatively and quantitatively. The author suggested to requiring more course integrated information literacy program, motivation and appreciation for research, presentation and publication among women faculty members.

Agoge: an information literacy game for transfer students

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 314-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kearns ◽  
Breanne A. Kirsch ◽  
Virginia Cononie
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Interactive Game ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Admissions Process

Purpose This paper aims to describe a successful outreach to transfer students through an interactive information literacy game. While the main purpose of the game is to introduce students to research and university library resources, it also allows for an analysis of incoming students’ information literacy skills. Design/methodology/approach This case study outlines the evolution of the game from a test-like tutorial administered through the Blackboard course management system to an interactive game in two iterations, describing the game in relation to game design and best practices and discussing how the artwork for the game was created. An analysis of data from student answers to the game questions over time shows what librarians have learned about the information literacy skills of incoming transfer students. Finally, student feedback about the game collected through a survey is presented along with ideas for future modifications. Findings This paper provides insights into the design and creation process of an interactive information literacy game and a model for how similar games can help librarians assess students’ information literacy skills. Practical implications Transfer students are hard to reach as a group at many institutions. An interactive game targeted to transfers during the admissions process is a potentially effective way to reach out to them. Originality/value This paper brings together two important issues in the library literature: how to reach out to transfer students and educational library games. Librarians involved with these issues will benefit from the paper’s insights and practical advice.

scholarly journals Information literacy and embedded librarianship in an online graduate programme

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swapna Kumar ◽  
Mary E Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Online Students ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Perceived Ability ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Embedded Librarian

This paper reports on an embedded librarian project aimed at providing incoming online graduate students with essential information literacy skills to succeed in an online programme. It describes the design and implementation of the project, the results of pre- and post-instruction surveys of students’ information literacy skills and students’ perceived ability, confidence, and anxiety when accessing information using library resources. The assessment of the embedded librarian project is discussed in the context of the methods used and the needs of online students.

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.

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