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Information Literacy, Libraries, and the Nigerian Public Sphere

Information Literacy, Libraries, and the Nigerian Public Sphere

Taofeek Oladokun, Adelani R. Ibitoye, Toyosi Rachael Afolabi
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 14
ISBN13: 9798369311431|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369346167|EISBN13: 9798369311448
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1143-1.ch008
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Oladokun, Taofeek, et al. "Information Literacy, Libraries, and the Nigerian Public Sphere." Examining Information Literacy in Academic Libraries, edited by Sabelo Chizwina and Mathew Moyo, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 142-155. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1143-1.ch008

APA

Oladokun, T., Ibitoye, A. R., & Afolabi, T. R. (2024). Information Literacy, Libraries, and the Nigerian Public Sphere. In S. Chizwina & M. Moyo (Eds.), Examining Information Literacy in Academic Libraries (pp. 142-155). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1143-1.ch008

Chicago

Oladokun, Taofeek, Adelani R. Ibitoye, and Toyosi Rachael Afolabi. "Information Literacy, Libraries, and the Nigerian Public Sphere." In Examining Information Literacy in Academic Libraries, edited by Sabelo Chizwina and Mathew Moyo, 142-155. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1143-1.ch008

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Abstract

In a world shaped by technological advancements, information literacy (IL) has emerged as a critical skill for navigating the influx of information. This chapter examines the significance of IL in enhancing public engagement, informed decision-making, and national development. It delves into the role of libraries as hubs for cultivating information literacy skills and promoting access to diverse information sources. However, while IL skills are needed by all individuals, IL is mainly championed by academic libraries, meaning that the majority of individuals exposed to IL training are students. This chapter explores the implication of equating IL to a tool for achieving better educational outcomes instead of solving real-life problems. The chapter also highlight the barriers to effective IL training in Nigerian academic libraries and various strategies that could be adopted to improve the current situation. The chapter concluded libraries should make an effort to expand IL to the general populace.

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