Information literacy in public libraries from the perspective of public libraries’ policymakers; an exploratory study
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Purpose: The present paper aims to conduct an exploratory study on the status of information literacy in upstream documents and curriculums of Iran public libraries institutions for public libraries. Methodology: This is a developmental exploratory-qualitative study in terms of purpose. Research data were collected using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with policymakers and officials of public libraries. Data were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis and Colaizzi methods through MaxQDA 12. Items validity was verified using content validity by information literacy experts, and the coding reliability coefficient was measured using the Holsty formula. Findings: A total of 313 codes were extracted from interviews. Among which, 69 open-ended codes for the three items of information literacy significance, 39 open-ended codes for three items of upstream documents, 55 open-ended codes for the three items of information literacy training plans for the target audience, 118 open-ended codes with two main items, and two sub-items of information literacy gaps and causes of gaps, and 32 open-ended codes with four items of information literacy improved status strategies were categorized. Research findings showed that planning and implementing information literacy skill development programs in Iran public libraries suffer from poor status in practice and upstream documents. Hence, it is necessary to use a comprehensive plan to deal with information literacy skills in upstream documents of Iran public libraries. Originality / value: Adding new issues to the upstream documents and relevant rules revisions would lead to achieving the desired condition and deepening information literacy status in Iran public libraries. Thus, it effectively contributes to training and improving information literacy skills among Iran public libraries attendees.
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volume 28 issue 3
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