Information Literacy Behaviour Research Articles

Multistakeholder Education Model in Strengthening Literacy and Disaster Awareness in Lampung Province

An individual level of disaster awareness ultimately influences the approach and nature of actions taken to mitigate and prepare for disasters, and can contribute to reducing community vulnerability to disasters, especially among those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Furthermore, a better understanding of the critical differences in information-seeking behavior can assist in designing effective intervention models and approaches. Therefore, this paper discusses the model for strengthening local communities’ disaster awareness and information literacy behavior. Mixed method research is based on research questions using case studies from two local governments in Lampung Province; Bandar Lampung City and South Lampung Regency. Quantitative analysis was performed with simple statistics. Meanwhile, qualitative analysis was carried out using an interactive model assisted by triangulation tables. The solution that can be used so that disaster education and literacy become strong and equitable is to combine it with a specific approach. The approach we suggest in this research is the concept of multistakeholder education.
 Keywords: disaster literacy, disaster education, disaster awareness

Information Literacy Behavior and Practice: An Assessment of Undergraduate Students at Ada College of Education, Ghana

Information literacy instruction and comprehension is often considered a priority in higher education institutions globally, especially in recognition for the role it plays in developing student skills in finding information effectively, critically evaluating information and creatively applying it as part of knowledge construction. Libraries and library departments are often at the forefront of facilitating access to information to support study and research. They are also often tasked with providing opportunities for the development of skills to support the effective, efficient, and ethical use and application of information. This research used survey methodology to assess information literacy understanding amongst undergraduate students of Ada College of Education, Ghana, as well as approaches to accessing information within this Ghanaian Higher Education College, specializing in education training. The results from this survey present an overview of the College’s current approach to information literacy instruction, resource accessibility, as well as students’ information literacy comprehension and application. A series of recommendations are presented for the College to consider in improving its approach to supporting information literacy skills development.