Information Literacy

1. Define information literacy and its key concepts.
2. Explain the development and importance of information literacy.
3. Apply various information literacy models and methodologies.
4. Identify information needs and develop effective search strategies.
5. Evaluate information sources and use them ethically.
6. Understand the role of technology in information literacy.

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definition of Concepts

   • Unit 1: Characteristics and Types of Information · 2 hours

     Define information and its various forms.. Discuss the characteristics of information, including accuracy, completeness, and reliability.. Identify different types of information based on content and relationship between issuer and receiver..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definition of Concepts

   • Unit 2: Functions and Importance of Information Literacy · 2 hours

     Define information literacy and its importance.. Explain the reasons for studying information literacy, including the exponential increase in information volume.. Discuss the dimensions and functions of information literacy in various contexts..

3. Week 3Module 2: Theories, Models and Practice of Information Literacy

   • Unit 1: Information Literacy Theory · 2 hours

     Explain the Phenomenographic Theory and its focus on variation in experiencing information literacy.. Discuss the Socio-Cultural Theory of Information Literacy and its emphasis on communication in social practices.. Describe the Discourse Analytic Theory of Information Literacy and its focus on historical forms of thought..

4. Week 4Module 2: Theories, Models and Practice of Information Literacy

   • Unit 2: Information Literacy Models · 2 hours

     Describe the Big6 Information Literacy Model and its six stages.. Explain the Information Search Process or Kuhlthau Literacy Model and its focus on user experience.. Discuss the Seven Pillars of Information Literacy Model and its core skills and competencies..

5. Week 5Module 2: Theories, Models and Practice of Information Literacy

   • Unit 3: Methodology of Information Literacy · 2 hours

     Explain the historical development of user education and information literacy instruction.. Describe various information literacy instruction methods, including group instruction and individual instruction.. Classify the different types of information literacy instruction methods based on specific criteria..

6. Week 6Module 2: Theories, Models and Practice of Information Literacy

   • Unit 4: Development of Information Literacy Programmes for Libraries, Communities, Agencies, Business organisations, Education other Information Centres · 2 hours

     State the characteristics of a good information literacy instruction project.. Describe the procedure for setting up an acceptable information literacy instruction project.. Explain the various uses and importance of information literacy in libraries..

7. Week 7Module 3: Information Needs and Access

   • Unit 1: Information Needs and Search Strategy · 2 hours

     Define information needs and their various levels.. Explain information seeking behavior and the factors that affect it.. Describe different information searching strategies and their applications..

8. Week 8Module 3: Information Needs and Access

   • Unit 2: Information Sources · 2 hours

     Define information sources and their different types.. Classify information sources based on their origin and processing stage.. Explain the different formats of information sources, including print, non-print, and electronic..

9. Week 9Module 3: Information Needs and Access

   • Unit 3: Information Reference and Access Tools · 2 hours

     Define information reference services and their purpose.. Describe different types of information reference sources, including dictionaries and encyclopedias.. Explain the different types of information access tools, such as abstracts and indexes..

10. Week 10Module 3: Information Needs and Access

    • Unit 4: Information Literacy Skills · 2 hours

      State the five minimum standards expected of an information literate person.. Explain the various minimum standards and their indicators.. Identify the milestones and indicators of a person who has mastered a particular standard..

11. Week 11Module 4: Trends and Ethical Issues in Information Literacy

    • Unit 1: Internet as Information Provider · 2 hours

      Define the Internet and briefly explain its development.. Highlight reasons why students can use the Internet for academic purposes.. Mention the various types of information that can be found on the Internet..

12. Week 12Module 4: Trends and Ethical Issues in Information Literacy

    • Unit Two: Information Literacy Trend, Relationship Between Technology And Information Literacy · 2 hours

      Define information literacy in relation to technology.. Define information technology literacy and its components.. Relate information technology with information literacy and their interconnectedness..

13. Week 13Module 4: Trends and Ethical Issues in Information Literacy

    • Unit 3: Ethical issues, Plagiarism, Citation and References · 2 hours

      Define plagiarism and ethical issues in information usage.. Explain what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it.. Define academic integrity in terms of citation and referencing, and state the reasons for citation and referencing..