Information literacy: Bridging the gap between theory and practice. Issue 1 (27th December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beheshti, Jamshid; Bilal, Dania; Mackey, Thomas P.; Limberg, Louise; Bartlett, Joan C.; Gwizdka, Jacek; Jacobson, Trudi; Ishimura, Yusuke
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology. Volume 53:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2016-12-27
• Subjects: Information literacy -- metaliteracy -- zone of intervention -- SERPs; Information science -- Congresses; Information technology -- Congresses; Information science; Information technology; Conference papers and proceedings; 020
• DOI: 10.1002/pra2.2016.14505301019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2373-9231

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The objective of this panel is to discuss a multi‐faceted conceptual framework to link information literacy theory and practice. The panelists will present findings of their research into adult and young users' knowledge of and competencies in information literacy in varied information environments. The ultimate goal of the panel is to build consensus on a future research agenda that could lead to bridging the gap between information literacy theory and practice.