The effect of information literacy instruction on lifelong learning readiness. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seifi, Leili; Habibi, Maryam; Ayati, Mohsen
• Is Part Of: IFLA journal. Volume 46:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 259
• Page End: 270
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Information literacy instruction -- lifelong learning readiness -- users -- public libraries -- Iran; Comparative librarianship -- Periodicals; International librarianship -- Periodicals; Library cooperation -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; 020.9
• DOI: 10.1177/0340035220931879
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0340-0352

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to examine the effect of information literacy skills instruction on the lifelong learning readiness of users in Iranian public libraries. To this end, 30 active users of two libraries were randomly placed in control and experimental groups. Information literacy skills were taught to the experimental group over one and a half months. The results revealed that information literacy instruction led to a significant increase in readiness for self-directed learning and readiness to overcome deterrents to participation. According to the findings, information literacy skills instruction made a significant difference to the information literacy of users in Iranian public libraries. The results of this study encourage public libraries to plan for the implementation of information literacy instruction in order to make public libraries lifelong learning centres.