Partridge, Helen, Bruce, Christine, and Tilley, Christine (2008) Community information literacy: developing an Australian research agenda. Libri, 58 (2). pp. 110-122.

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Abstract

The majority of information literacy (IL) research has been conducted within the confines of educational or workplace settings. Little to no research has explored IL in community contexts. This paper will consider the current state of IL research within the community setting. The paper uses three recent IL studies as a vehicle for developing an Australian community IL research agenda. Three observations are made about community information literacy (CIL) and CIL research: (i) it is multi- and inter-disciplinary; (ii) it has a learning lens; and (iii) it has a pluralistic approach. The CIL research agenda should be seen as practical and real – it is about real people, doing real things in real life contexts. To achieve this we must bring together a research community that is ready to cross boundaries and forge relationships with other groups. In addition a coherent and structured research agenda should be established.

Item ID:	55484
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1865-8423
Keywords:	information literacy; research agenda; community; everyday life
Copyright Information:	Copyright Saur 2008
Date Deposited:	29 Oct 2018 02:59
FoR Codes:	08 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 0807 Library and Information Studies > 080703 Human Information Behaviour @ 50% 08 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 0807 Library and Information Studies @ 50%
SEO Codes:	89 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES > 8903 Information Services > 890302 Library and Archival Services @ 100%
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