Promote Information Literacy Research Articles

Perceived misinformation, disinformation and malinformation experience and the relationship with information overload

Background of the study: In today's digitally saturated world, individuals face cognitive overload due to the vast influx of information, including misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. Purpose: This study investigates the relationships between perceived experiences of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, and their impact on information overload among Malaysian students. Method: Data were collected from 352 Malaysian students using a survey method and analyzed with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Participants reported their perceptions of misinformation, disinformation, malinformation experiences, and information overload on a Likert scale. Findings: Results indicate that students experience moderate levels of misinformation, disinformation, and information overload, while malinformation was less prominent. Nevertheless, significant positive relationships were found between perceived misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation experiences, and information overload, suggesting that students encountering higher levels of these information types are more likely to experience cognitive overload. Conclusion: This study underscores the challenges students face in processing vast amounts of information. It contributes to the theoretical understanding of how misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation contribute to information overload and emphasizes the need for promoting information literacy and critical thinking to mitigate these effects.

The Transformation of Research Supporting Libraries: Case Study Knowledge-Sharing as Organizational Culture at the National Research and Innovation Agency Library

Background: The rapid advancement of technology and information has necessitated libraries to transform respective services in order to remain relevant and effective. To achieve relevance and effectiveness, libraries must cultivate an organizational culture that supports necessary transformations, particularly in the field of library services. In particular, libraries that significantly support research have been found to continually innovate respect offerings with the sole purpose of providing information capable of facilitating the research process. Purpose: This research aimed to examine the support provided by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) for the successful documentation of publications, with a specific focus on the evolving services offered by the library. Method: The research method used is qualitative research with a case study approach. Result:The BRIN Library offers a variety of services, including research consultation, information retrieval, bibliometric analysis, data visualization, literature review support, and plagiarism detection. In order to achieve the stated objective, a qualitative method was adopted with a case study approach to explore the phenomenon of knowledge-sharing in the context of library transformation as part of its organizational culture. Conclusion: The obtained results showed that knowledge-sharing activities at BRIN Library played a significant role in enhancing the expertise of librarians and improving the quality of research services. These services were observed to be facilitated through formal and informal programs, egalitarian leadership practices, as well as internal and external motivational strategies. It was also found that BRIN librarians actively contributed to research innovation in Indonesia by enabling access to critical information, promoting information literacy, and fostering collaboration among academics. Based on the findings, knowledge-sharing activities within libraries supporting research were inferred to lead to the cultivation of an organizational culture that promotes interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration.

The Dual Nature of AI in Information Dissemination: Ethical Considerations.

Infodemics pose significant dangers to public health and to the societal fabric, as the spread of misinformation can have far-reaching consequences. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems have the potential to craft compelling and valuable information campaigns with positive repercussions for public health and democracy, concerns have arisen regarding the potential use of AI systems to generate convincing disinformation. The consequences of this dual nature of AI, capable of both illuminating and obscuring the information landscape, are complex and multifaceted. We contend that the rapid integration of AI into society demands a comprehensive understanding of its ethical implications and the development of strategies to harness its potential for the greater good while mitigating harm. Thus, in this paper we explore the ethical dimensions of AI's role in information dissemination and impact on public health, arguing that potential strategies to deal with AI and disinformation encompass generating regulated and transparent data sets used to train AI models, regulating content outputs, and promoting information literacy.

Information Brokerage Skills: a Necessity in the Digital Library Environment

As digital technologies continue to revolutionize the information landscape, the role of information professionals has evolved significantly. In the digital library environment, information brokerage skills have become a necessity to bridge the gap between users and the vast amount of digital information available. This seminar explores the critical role of information brokerage skills in digital libraries, emphasizing their importance in information retrieval, evaluation, curation, user support, and information literacy instruction. It also examines the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age and discusses how information professionals can leverage their expertise to enhance the digital library experience for users. By embracing the challenges and opportunities of the digital age, information brokers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital libraries and promoting information literacy in the digital era. In conclusion, information brokerage skills are indispensable in the digital library environment. Information professionals, equipped with information retrieval expertise, curation abilities, and information literacy instruction, enhance the digital library experience and empower users in navigating the digital information landscape

Librarians as guardians of information quality: navigating the challenges of misinformation and disinformation

Purpose This study aims to explore the pivotal role of libraries in combating misinformation and disinformation in the contemporary information landscape, emphasizing their significance as guardians of information integrity. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a review of literature and surveying librarian perspectives, this study examines the multifaceted strategies used by libraries to address misinformation and disinformation. It delves into the roles of librarians in distinguishing between different forms of false information, promoting information literacy and fostering community engagement. Findings Libraries serve as bastions of knowledge, curating diverse and reliable resources while actively combating false information through educational initiatives, technological innovations and community outreach. Librarians play a crucial role in empowering users with the skills to critically evaluate information and navigate the complexities of the digital age. Originality/value This study contributes to the scholarly discourse by highlighting the evolving role of libraries as guardians of information integrity in the face of misinformation and disinformation. It underscores the importance of libraries in promoting a more informed and resilient society, enriching public discourse with the values of truth and understanding.

Addressing Health Misinformation: Promoting Accurate and Reliable Information

Abstract Social media platforms have become valuable tools that can be used to improve professional education, patient care and education, promote health habits, and public health programs. In this article, we will explore the phenomenon of health misinformation, its impact on society, and the steps we can take to address and combat it. We will discuss the impact of health-related misinformation on individuals, policymakers, health-care professionals, educators, journalists, and technology platforms. In particular, we discuss the role of technology platforms in combating the spread of misinformation. In addition, we highlight the importance of promoting information literacy, engaging trusted messengers, strengthening media practices, enhancing technology’s platforms’ role, fostering research efforts, encouraging public–private partnerships, empowering health-care professionals, prioritizing health education, and raising public awareness.

A competência em informação no enfrentamento ao plágio no ambiente acadêmico

This article discusses information literacy in the face of plagiarism in academia. It reflects on the causes of plagiarism, such as the little incentive for students to produce authorial content and the absence of institutional policies that guide such productions. As a response to this context, the article suggests an education for authorship based on information literacy. Information literacy, among others, promotes a healthy relationship between people and the information universe. Thus, the objective is to discuss how promoting information literacy contributes to combating academic plagiarism and establishing authorship. The method involves bibliographical research in databases in the area of Information Science and argumentative construction in which the concepts of plagiarism and information literacy are related. The results include a demonstrative guide on how information literacy can be used in the production of academic work and guidelines for teachers to recognize and avoid plagiarism. The work concludes that the skills generated within the relationship between individuals and information can benefit the construction of authorship and be an effective element in combating plagiarism.

Promoting information literacy in public universities: role of librarians

This study aimed to explore the extent of librarians’ awareness and the roles they play in leveraging information literacy to improve scholarly work in public universities in Ghana. This is a multiple case study in which the qualitative research approach was used. A semi-structured interview guide was used to solicit the views of librarians from top universities in Ghana on their awareness of information literacy and the roles librarians play in its delivery.<i> </i>The findings of the study showed that librarians at public universities have a good knowledge of information literacy and are well aware of its importance in improving scholarly work. However, they lack institutional policies and collaboration from their faculty counterparts to streamline the delivery of information literacy in these institutions. The study provides lessons for an in-depth analysis of the new roles of librarians in information literacy in Ghanaian libraries that are lacking in the literature. Higher education policymakers in Ghana and elsewhere would find the results useful for implementing the information literacy agenda in universities and colleges.

Awareness and Perception of Students Toward Execution of Internet of Things in Library Services: A study of Indian Institute Technologies of Northern India

Abstract This study aimed to investigate students’ awareness and perception toward the execution of Internet of Things (IoT) in library services of Indian Institute Technologies (IITs) of Northern India. This study consists of a quantitative research design in which a survey was conducted utilizing a stratified random sampling technique to survey 813 students from five IITs. A total of 780 correctly filled-out surveys were received, yielding a response rate of 95.94%. Statistical tools, including Microsoft Excel and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, were used to analyze the data. To assess the significance of the results at the 0.05% level, statistical analysis was carried out utilizing percentages and analysis of variance. This study will communicate the attitude, awareness, and perception of students regarding the implementation of IoT in libraries of IITs. It is conducted to understand the motive behind new technology acceptance in academic libraries. The findings reveal that most of the students got familiar with IoT from browsing on the Web/Internet, social networking sites, research projects, conferences, workshops, webinars and faculty development programs, professional discussions, and meetings, as part of the curriculum. Respondents were in favor of implementing IoT in library services. They believed that IoT will ensure better and more efficient utilization of library resources, followed by real-time information accessibility, recommend IoT-based library services, system content quality will be updated, and will increase the quality of the library; the efficiency of library services will increase with implementation of IoT. It will increase the productivity of library services, be useful in an emergency, and promote information literacy. The study’s findings would be beneficial to libraries and academic institutions interested in implementing IoT applications in their libraries.

Experiences of Non-Nursing College Students in Accessing Health Information Online

Background: With the rapid growth of information and communication technology, the Internet has become a prevalent platform for seeking health information globally, with the Philippines ranking 10th in Internet usage. Hence, understanding the experiences of college students in accessing and evaluating such information is crucial. Objective: This study aimed to explore the lived experience of non-nursing college students with their health information-seeking behaviour and perceptions of source credibility on the internet. Methods: This study used a qualitative research design utilizing a phenomenological approach. Semi-structured interviews were used with sixteen (16) non-nursing participants through a purposive sampling technique. Colaizzi's method was employed for data analysis with the aid of in vivo software. Results: The following were the emergent themes: (1) experiences and behaviours related to seeking health information online; (2) challenges and preferences in seeking health information online; (3) the impact of online health information on healthcare decisions; and (4) the credibility of online health information sources. Conclusion: The study's findings highlight the convenience, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of online platforms as significant factors driving the use of the Internet for health information among non-nursing college students. However, they face challenges like information overload, conflicting sources, accuracy concerns, technical language barriers, and the risks of self-diagnosis. Hence, the study emphasised the need to enhance information filtering, promote information literacy, ensure localised information, and improve accessibility and clarity.

College Teachers’ Involvement in the Promotion of Information Literacy

Information literacy is an important skill student must gain, and college teachers are major contributor to this independent lifelong learning and enhance students' library engagement. This study attempted to establish that college teachers’ involvement in the promotion of information influenced students' library engagement. This assumption was verified in one of the higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the Southern part of Bukidnon, Philippines. A concurrent nested mixed method research design using one modified survey questionnaire on the constructs was the main primary source of the quantitative and qualitative data. Three hundred twenty-eight (328) students from one of the HEIs participated and assessed their respective college teachers' involvement in promoting information literacy. Participants were college students scheduled to get their modules from their teachers during the school year 2021-2022. Descriptive statistics, and regression analysis used and complemented with qualitative data from students. The study revealed that teachers' involvement is a significantly influences student engagement in the library. This study hopes to contribute to the scanty research in the Philippines that focused on the involvement of college teachers in promoting

Libraries roles and practices to enhance information resilience: Academic librarians’ perspectives

COVID-19 has changed the information landscape. The results were the wide spread of information of all kinds and from all sources, leading to increased information disorder (i.e. disinformation, misinformation practices). This study aimed to explore the practices of academic libraries during times of crisis from the staff perception in four public universities in Jordan to correct the information disorder and hence create information resilience among community members. Exploring these practices helps shed light on the libraries’ contribution to creating information resilience practices and hence an information-resilient community. An interview was used to collect deep insights from 26 library staff working in the Information Division at the four academic libraries. The results were mainly directed towards the importance of increasing community awareness and providing access to quality information sources. It also affirmed the importance of information skills to help individuals locate the right and accurate information. It was affirmed that developing and promoting information literacy programmes was the main pillar to countering information disorder and establishing information resilience. The findings will provide insights for other academic libraries on the best practices to create a information resilient community.

Civic Engagement in the Libraries

In this article, we discuss a collaboration between library employees of Library West and LACC to facilitate access to voting information and promote civic engagement among UF students. This collaboration resulted in the creation of a voting guide, a voting rights display, and a social media campaign, and bilingual voting plan cards. 
 By including ways for students to learn about the issues and to get involved in the political process, we can further promote information literacy, civic literacy, and civic engagement on campus and beyond, therefore fulfilling UF’s goal of providing “an outstanding and accessible education that prepares students for work, citizenship and life.”

The illusion of reality in the gaming world: implications for libraries

PurposeThe main purpose of this paper is to explore implications of the illusion of reality in the gaming world for libraries, aiming to uncover the challenges and opportunities they face in adapting their services to the gaming context.Design/methodology/approachThrough a comprehensive exploration of the topic, various sources, such as Scopus, Google Scholar and ResearchGate were used. This study draws upon existing literature to analyze the impact of the illusion of reality in gaming on libraries and their offerings.FindingsThe findings emphasize the crucial role of libraries in comprehending the illusion of reality in gaming to remain relevant and effectively meet the evolving needs of patrons. It also emphasize the impact of the illusion of reality on user engagement, information-seeking behaviors, digital literacy challenges and the evolving gaming landscape. The findings highlight opportunities for libraries to leverage the illusion of reality, thereby enhancing user experiences, fostering community engagement, promoting information literacy and creating immersive learning environments.Originality/valueThis paper contributes a unique investigation into the impact of the illusion of reality in gaming on libraries, underscoring its significance. It offers practical recommendations to enhance library services, user experiences and community engagement within the gaming domain. The study provides valuable insights for library professionals, researchers and policymakers seeking to understand and adapt to the changing dynamics of the gaming world.

Visualizing Synchronous Virtual Reference Service in Chandigarh Region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster (CRIKC) Institutions in India: Librarians’ Perception

The present study aims to highlight the librarians’ perception pertaining to the implementation of Virtual Reference Service (VRS) in the Chandigarh Region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster Institutions (CRIKC). The study is based on a sample drawn from librarians of the CRIKC libraries. To assess and evaluate the librarians’ perception regarding the feasibility of VRS, a questionnaire was prepared and distributed among 19 library professionals of CRIKC libraries. The reason for choosing the questionnaire was to know the status of virtual reference service as well as librarians’ perception regarding the feasibility of VRS in CRIKC libraries. The findings suggest that the major challenge faced by librarians in providing VRS is the need for an additional budget for staffing, followed by an increased staff workload and a lack of staff training facilities. However, despite these challenges, the librarians perceive VRS to be highly effective in promoting the optimum use of the library’s collection and resources, improving staff efficiency, and promoting information literacy. From the users’ perspective, remote access to online assistance and faster access to information were found to be the most effective features of VRS. Additionally, personalized service, 24/7 availability, and the ability to save chat sessions for later use were also perceived as beneficial by most of the librarians. These results highlight the potential benefits of implementing web 2.0-enabled VRS in academic libraries, despite the challenges involved. It is essential to allocate a sufficient budget for staffing and provide staff training facilities to overcome the challenges faced in implementing VRS successfully. Furthermore, by improving user satisfaction and promoting information literacy, VRS can prove to be an effective tool for enhancing library services and resources.

Information literacy as a learning outcome in marketing research

Becoming familiar with the processes of obtaining information and applying it in new ways are important to learning how to do marketing research. This article describes an innovative approach to developing information literacy through a series of student marketing research projects developed for use in a virtual learning environment. These projects incorporate the latest ideas presented in the marketing education literature; each has clear learning goals and relates student activities to aspects of experiential learning. Thus, the project designs promote information literacy and require students to close the learning loop by communicating marketing research insights in a manner suitable for business managers. The authors recommend that students work individually, rather than in teams, to maximize flexibility and the breadth of learning. Student engagement, enhanced information literacy, and student satisfaction with interactivity and learning from project assignments offer measures of academic success.

Kansalaistaitoja vai kilpailukykyä?

Civic competence or national competitiveness? The framing of information literacy in the Finnish policy documents The study examines information literacy (IL) from a policy perspective with the objective of analyzing how IL is framed in Finnish policy documents. Three policy frames were identified using an analytical framework drawn upon research literature. IL was associated with continuous learning, national competitiveness and civic competence. Ensuring skilled workforce together with active and digital citizenship was emphasized in the policy objectives framing IL. The findings reveal IL as a fragmented concept in policy documents. Instead of incremental development, the promotion of IL is scattered across different policy areas and ministries. Therefore, the national policy lacks a shared and public problem definition about what makes IL a societal issue. As a conclusion, rather than focusing on separate skills and competencies,IL should be acknowledged as an ambiguous political concept including multiple definitions, interests and ways...

Czech teens’ experiences with sexting on Instagram

The text focuses on dangerous phenomena in communication via online platforms. It defines the key terms for this area and informs about the selected research conducted in the Czech Republic. In our own research, we focused on the issue of teenage sexting on a specific communication platform - Instagram. This platform is very popular among Czech teenagers, as it is worldwide. The platform very often ranks among the top 3 most popular platforms, it allows sending and sharing both text and graphic messages - pictures, gifs and video sequences. In 2021, we conducted an online research survey among nearly 3,500 respondents aged 15 - 20. We were interested in whether and to what extent the respondents have experienced sexting, what is the ratio of male to female recipients of sexting or sexual content, who is the most frequent sender of sexting content etc. We were also interested in the topic of safety in social networks. The results of the survey then show a greater need to promote information literacy, computational thinking and safe behavior on social networks as well as safe use of ICT.

Promoting Information Literacy and Visual Literacy Skills in Undergraduate Students Using Infographics

ABSTRACTBecause research and communication proficiency is ubiquitous in the academic and professional world, teaching students the necessary information literacy (IL) and visual literacy (VL) skills has become increasingly important. Integrating IL and VL pedagogy into substantive coursework can enhance students’ comprehension of the material and teach them to make a meaningful contribution to public awareness and understanding of political science. Yet, faculty often find it challenging to include instruction in these skills with necessary coverage of substantive course material. This article discusses the use of an infographic assignment in an introductory American government course as a tool to teach literacy skills and to reinforce substantive course concepts. Encouraging students to distill academic research into an infographic requires them to understand the process of information creation, the role of visuals in communication, and how scholarship acts as a conversation—all key components of literacy in higher education.

Using Structured Decision-Making in the Classroom to Promote Information Literacy in the Context of Decision-Making

Using Structured Decision-Making in the Classroom to Promote Information Literacy in the Context of Decision-Making