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Three Perspectives on Information Literacy in Academia: Talking to Librarians, Faculty, and Students
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Yevelson-Shorsher, Anna; Bronstein, Jenny – College & Research Libraries, 2018
This study presents three perspectives on the subject of information literacy skills in academia by examining the perceptions of students, teaching faculty, and librarians. Information literacy (sometime referred to as critical thinking or research skills) has become a crucial set of skills in academic work since developments in informational and…
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Information Skills, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes
Academic Librarians' Perceptions on Information Literacy: The Israeli Perspective
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Aharony, Noa; Bronstein, Jenny – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2014
Information literacy (IL) is a necessary skill crucial for effective functioning in today's knowledge society. This study seeks to explore Israeli librarians' perspectives toward major components of information literacy. Do librarians find there is a need to redefine the concept? Who do they think should teach it? How do they think Web 2.0…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Literacy, Academic Libraries, Librarian Attitudes
The Role and Work Perceptions of Academic Reference Librarians: A Qualitative Inquiry
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Bronstein, Jenny – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2011
This study explores the perceptions that Israeli reference librarians have of their jobs and their academic environment. Fifteen academic reference librarians were interviewed over a period of four months and their answers were analyzed using the thematic analysis approach. The analysis resulted in five major themes: 1) elements in reference work…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Librarians, Role, Librarian Attitudes