The Library Information Science (LIS) Educator as a Catalyst in the Implementation of Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning in Nigeria

Helen Uzoezi Emasealu

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The Library Information Science (LIS) Educator as a Catalyst in the Implementation of Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning in Nigeria

Helen Uzoezi Emasealu

Published in American Journal of Education and Information Technology (Volume 6, Issue 1)

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In the 21^st century, information has become as significant as such natural resources as oxygen, water and land. It is against this background that the objectives of this study are identifying strategies for teaching students the importance of information literacy and the role of LIS educators in establishing a higher institution literacy programme that would provide students (undergraduates and postgraduates alike) a good knowledge of anti-plagiarism, research and project-writing, information retrieval skills, self-directed learning, deepened understanding of library information resources, and the effective utilization and application of information resources for credible research outcome. The study adopted the survey research method to examine the role of library and information science educators as catalyst in the implementation of information literacy for lifelong learning in higher institutions. Multi-stage sampling technique including purposive and simple random sampling technique was used to sample respondents for the study. Empirical studies were reported for support of propositions, and a structured instrument was utilized for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and percentages and descriptive statistics of mean (x̄) and standard deviation (±). The result showed that the respondents are aware and knowledgeable about the role and strategies of librarians in teaching information literacy. However, the result showed that the respondents do not fully know the extent of information literacy skills and acknowledgment of authors of works consulted during research.

Published in	American Journal of Education and Information Technology (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajeit.20220601.14
Page(s)	19-25
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Information Literacy Skills, Librarians, Library and Information Science, Lifelong Learning

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Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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