Abstract

This study aims to determine the information literacy skills of users at the Padang State University library using literacy standards for higher education. This research is a qualitative research. There were 5 informants in this study, namely students of the 2018 library and information science study program. Data collection techniques were carried out by interview and documentation methods. The results of this study indicate that students are information literate (1) able to identify the information they need, (2) able to access the information they need effectively and efficiently, (3) able to evaluate information and sources of information critically and able to combine certain information into knowledge and value systems that they already have, (4) Able to utilize or use information effectively to achieve certain goals, (5) Able to understand economic, legal and social aspects in the use of information and be able to access and use information ethically and legally.

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