IATUL Podcast: Beyond the Shelves
IATUL presents Beyond the Shelves, a podcast featuring cutting edge research and practice of thought-leading librarians worldwide, exploring trends, discovering groundbreaking approaches and sharing innovative practice.
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Liberating Information Literacy OER
The IATUL Special Interest Group for Information Literacy (SIG IL) is developing the Liberating Information Literacy open educational resource (OER) to provide global perspectives on theory and practice.
SIG IL Community of Practice
The Community of Practice from IATUL’s Special Interest Group for Information Literacy uses Linked-In to foster connections, support professional growth and exchange ideas on the theme of Information Literacy.
Previous events
Critical Perspectives on Data Literacy. The Role of the Information Literacy Librarian.
This webinar was held 13 September, 2023 and considered the role of the Library in supporting Data Literacy. The program included:
• Dr Sharon Wagg, Lecturer Information School, University of Sheffield, UK:
Data Literacy and digital inclusion: taking a critical approach
• Mr David Thomas, Academic Services, Durban University of Technology, South Africa:
Upskilling information literacy Librarians in becoming data literate
Critical Perspectives on Generative Artificial Intelligence: The Role of the Information Literacy Librarian
This webinar was held 31 May, 2023 and explored the implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence on library services, research, and instruction. From exploring the role of the Information Literacy Librarian to considering the impact of AI on student learning, this event explored the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence in an engaging and thought-provoking way. The list of speakers and links to their presentation slides are provided below:
• Dr Andrew Cox, Senior Lecturer Information School, University of Sheffield, UK:
Artificial Intelligence and the Library
• Allison Papini, Assistant Director/ Manager of Research & Instruction Services, Bryant University, USA:
ChatGPT and Information Literacy: Intersecting with the ACRL Information Literacy Framework
• Dr. Kristine Stewart, Associate Professor, Information Literacy Coordinator, Zayed University UAE:
Artificial Intelligence and the Information Literacy Librarian: Developing workshops to teach critical AI
Duration 1 hour, 26 minutes
IATUL Webinar Series 2018: Information Literacy in an International Context
The SIG IL webinar series is open to everyone who is interested in information literacy in an academic environment and covers a wide range of topics.
The SIG IL promotes collaboration and sharing of best practices among IATUL members in the area of information literacy. In accordance with IATUL's organizational profile the focus of the special interest group is on information literacy methods, theory and practices specific to higher education.
The recordings are available online for everyone who is interested.
Information Literacy Frameworks
There are several official/national standards used around the world, some of which are listed below:
- Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) (2006)
- Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) (2011)
- IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations (2012)
- Society of College, National und University Libraries (SCONUL): The SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy. Core Model for Higher Education (2011)
- Society of College, National und University Libraries (SCONUL): The SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy. A Research Lens For Higher Education (2011)
Completed Projects
The aim of the project presented was to collect existing information literacy guidelines, frameworks an policies of all IATUL members libraries as well as to examine national standards and frameworks.
The report provides a summary of the survey conducted between July 2013 and February 2014 and includes the results based in the replies of 100 IATUL member libraries. The collated data was revised in October 2015.
