Abstract
A central mandate of the teacher librarian is the development of information literate students who are able to locate and use information responsibly and ethically as learners and citizens. Therefore, it is vital that Teacher Librarians are supported in their endeavours to deliver high quality information literacy instruction, which reflects the changing nature of information and the information ecosystem.
Recent research has found that information literacy approaches relying upon a 'static' presentation of information, which is sought by the student, do not reflect the current environment where algorithms and information platforms push information directly to users. The launch of the Information Fluency Framework by the NSW Department of Education and the renaming of the Information and Communications Technology General Capability as Digital Literacy further underscore the changing nature of the way we understand the digital information landscape, and how we teach students to navigate and engage with digital information.
This presentation will present initial findings of a research project which explores the changing information literacy needs of students and teachers, as perceived by Teacher Librarians. This research will update our understanding about information literacy teaching and inform the current practice of Teacher Librarians, as well as the education of future members of our profession.
Recent research has found that information literacy approaches relying upon a 'static' presentation of information, which is sought by the student, do not reflect the current environment where algorithms and information platforms push information directly to users. The launch of the Information Fluency Framework by the NSW Department of Education and the renaming of the Information and Communications Technology General Capability as Digital Literacy further underscore the changing nature of the way we understand the digital information landscape, and how we teach students to navigate and engage with digital information.
This presentation will present initial findings of a research project which explores the changing information literacy needs of students and teachers, as perceived by Teacher Librarians. This research will update our understanding about information literacy teaching and inform the current practice of Teacher Librarians, as well as the education of future members of our profession.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 23 Jun 2023 |
| Event | ASLA Biennial Conference 2023 - Twin Towns Conference and Function Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Duration: 20 Apr 2022 → 22 Apr 2023 https://eventee.co/en/e/asla-2023-biennial-conference-15628 https://asla.org.au/conference2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230401053632/https://eventee.co/en/e/asla-2023-biennial-conference-15628 (Speakers on Wayback Machine link) |
Conference
| Conference | ASLA Biennial Conference 2023 |
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| Abbreviated title | School libraries: navigating the future |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Gold Coast |
| Period | 20/04/22 → 22/04/23 |
| Other | The theme School Libraries: Navigating the Future has been selected for the ASLA Biennial Conference 2023. This will be an exciting Conference held on the Gold Coast. Engaging, knowledgeable, passionate keynote speakers will inspire, inform and provide current research and thought. This theme reflects the changing nature of the role that school libraries and school library professionals play in education. Navigating the Future of school libraries encompasses many facets and these will be explored through the sub themes: Stream 1: Literacy and the role of the school library Stream 2: Thinking beyond the shelves: dynamic spaces Stream 3: Key skills for future learning Stream 4: Key stakeholders and support staff. |
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