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Information literacy: Bridging the gap between theory and practice
Author(s) -
Beheshti Jamshid,
Bilal Dania,
Mackey Thomas P.,
Limberg Louise,
Bartlett Joan C.,
Gwizdka Jacek,
Jacobson Trudi,
Ishimura Yusuke
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
proceedings of the association for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.193
H-Index - 14
ISSN - 2373-9231
DOI - 10.1002/pra2.2016.14505301019
Subject(s) - bridging (networking) , information gap , information literacy , literacy , psychology , computer science , pedagogy , computer network
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.