Journal article
School Library Professionals' Perceptions of Students' Digital Information Literacy
Journal of library administration, Vol.65(4), pp.397-411
19/05/2025
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Abstract
Young people need strong digital information literacy (DIL) skills to effectively source, interpret and evaluate the credibility of online information. As DIL educators and advocates within contemporary schools, school library professionals can provide cross-contextual insights into their students' DIL knowledge, skills and learning opportunities. Data from the 2024 International School Library Workforce Survey suggest that developing DIL may not be a typical priority in all schools and countries. Students' DIL was felt to be low. School library professionals may be underutilized for supporting DIL learning in 35% of contexts, highlighting the need for greater understanding of this professional role.
Details
- Title
- School Library Professionals' Perceptions of Students' Digital Information Literacy
- Creators
- Margaret Kristin Merga - The University of Notre Dame AustraliaSaiyidi Mat Roni - Edith Cowan University
- Publication Details
- Journal of library administration, Vol.65(4), pp.397-411
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 15
- Grant note
- This project was funded by a 2024 Notre Dame University Australia Research Development Grant (2024-076 F).
- Identifiers
- 991013372729302368
- Copyright
- © 2025 The Author(s).
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article