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Higher Education students' perceptions towards Information Literacy: a study in Macau
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- Sanches, Tatiana (Author)
- Chan, Emily (Author)
Title
Higher Education students' perceptions towards Information Literacy: a study in Macau
Abstract
Integrating information literacy into learning improves student performance and, for that reason, academic librarians can play a significant role by collaborating in the design and training programs in these areas. In Macao, there is no known study on the information literacy performance of higher education students, so we seek to diagnose this area. For that purpose, a survey was applied to higher education students to assess students' perception of information literacy and their self-characterization regarding the use of resources and the type of skills needed for academic work. A semi-structured interview was also carried out with teachers about the same reality. Students perceive themselves to have a low level of confidence in the performance of their academic tasks, which affects their fulfilment. Faculty are aligned with this diagnosis, revealing the students’ weaknesses in the information search and presentation. Overall, information needs are evident among students as also is the use of preferred information resources in pursuit of their studies. The training aimed at students in search, retrieval, analysis, and use of information seems to be essential, which is why the construction of a tailormade training program in Information Literacy is anticipated.
Publication
Ibersid: revista de sistemas de información y documentación
Volume
17
Issue
2
Pages
41-48
Date
2023-11-30
Language
en
ISSN
2174-081X
Short Title
Higher Education students' perceptions towards Information Literacy
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Number: 2
Citation
Sanches, T., & Chan, E. (2023). Higher Education students’ perceptions towards Information Literacy: a study in Macau. Ibersid: Revista de Sistemas de Información y Documentación, 17(2), 41–48. https://doi.org/10.54886/ibersid.v17i2.4910
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