Awareness, adoption, and application of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy in health sciences libraries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In early 2016, the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) officially adopted a conceptual Framework for Information Literacy (Framework) that was a significant shift away from the previous standards-based approach. This study sought to determine (1) if health sciences librarians are aware of the recent Framework for Information Literacy; (2) if they have used the Framework to change their instruction or communication with faculty, and if so, what changes have taken place; and (3) if certain librarian characteristics are associated with the likelihood of adopting the Framework.

Methods

This study utilized a descriptive electronic survey.

Results

Half of all respondents were aware of and were using or had plans to use the Framework. Academic health

SUBMITTER: Schulte SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5624424 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature