Educating information literacy in students at academic libraries (The case study of Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management)

Abstract

The author reviews in brief the concepts of and terminology in information literacy and analyzes the content of “information literacy” concept. She emphasizes the need for information literacy knowledge and skills to promote sustainable personal development. The experience of the academic library of Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management (NSUEM) in organizing practice-oriented lessons with innovative game models like “Intellectual work-shops”, “Bibliographic pursuit”, “Bibliographic hackathon”, is discussed. These models proved to be effective. The practice-oriented lessons and final assessment can be organized both online and offline. Individual student consulting is also significant for building information literacy. The author concludes that information literacy makes an essential part of continuing education. Academic libraries have every opportunity to promote, consult, and navigate their users through the world of information.