Information literacy and the information science curriculum

Machin-Mastromatteo, Juan-D., Saavedra-Alamillas, César and Villegas-Muro, Alejandro . Information literacy and the information science curriculum., 2025 In: Encyclopedia of libraries, librarianship, and information science. Elsevier, pp. 569-578. [Book chapter]

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English abstract

This entry provides a background to information literacy education in the library and information science (LIS) curriculum by presenting a summary of the elements and characteristics that information literacy courses should include. These are divided into six categories: 1) curricular implementation and general challenges; 2) topics the curriculum must include; 3) inclusion of education-related topics; 4) integration of other literacies; 5) methodologies for the information literacy curriculum; and 6) workplace and social implications. Then, it includes a brief and non-exhaustive review of 41 LIS programs, including courses on information literacy and related subjects. Finally, we offer some brief considerations for the future perspectives of this topic.

Item type: Book chapter
Keywords: information literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, curriculum, library and information science, curricular implementation, professional education and training, curriculum methodologies, workplace implications, social implications, information literacy programs, critical competences, advocacy, teaching and learning methodologies
Subjects: C. Users, literacy and reading.
G. Industry, profession and education. > GG. Curricula aspects.
Depositing user: Dr. Juan-D. Machin-Mastromatteo
Date deposited: 22 Jun 2025 08:45
Last modified: 22 Jun 2025 08:45
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46294

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