Library Faculty Scholarship
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2021
Abstract
The introduction of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education in 2015 inspired many librarians to rethink how they offer information literacy instruction. This multi-method study, using data from a survey and five focus groups, explores the use of the Framework in business information literacy (BIL). The study research questions focus on how librarians engage with the Framework in supporting the information needs of business students. Participants indicate that they make implicit, direct, and institutional use of the Framework. They also use a variety of tools aside from the Framework when designing their BIL instruction. Limitations of the Framework include the language of the document and irrelevance to some disciplinary contexts; librarians also struggle with meeting faculty expectations and finding the time for implementation. However, they find "Authority Is Constructed and Contextual," "Information Has Value," and "Searching as Strategic Exploration" to be the most useful frames for BIL instruction.
Recommended Citation
Click, A. B., Wiley, C. W., & Houlihan, M. A. (2021). “We’re a Little Different:” Business Information Literacy Perspectives on the ACRL Framework. Communications in Information Literacy, 15 (1), 24–56. https://doi.org/10.15760/comminfolit.2021.15.1.2
Business Information Literacy Tools and Resources
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