Fostering Information Literacy through Libraries in Academic Landscape
Author(s): Rajat Ari
Abstract - Information is growing at a very rapid rate and it is available in a variety of formats, the most popular being the digital platform. Information dissemination and consumption have undergone a significant change in this digital age. Accordingly, the role of libraries has also evolved in promoting information literacy. Technology plays a vital factor in the relationship between the user and information and the librarian’s capability to manage digital knowledge. Therefore, digital literacy is crucial in information retrieval in the library arena. This paper deals with how libraries promote information literacy, the strategies that are employed, the challenges faced, and the future direction for libraries.
Keywords - Information literacy, Literacy programmes, Digital literacy, Information sources, Academic libraries.
Cite This Article As: Ari, R. (2023) Fostering Information Literacy through Libraries in Academic Landscape, International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 9(4) 273-280. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1709 Page: 273-280 Publication Date: 29 December 2023