Towards a conceptual framework for communicating library training to students in South African university libraries: A literature review

Molepo, Mahlaga; Blose, Sihle

doi:10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100422

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“…This section presents and discusses data collected from an integrated literature review (see Molepo and Blose, 2023) and documentary evidence from library training activities at the UFS libraries.…”

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“…Insights from the integrated literature review Molepo and Blose's (2023) integrated literature review identified concepts from models and theories. In addition to the concepts identified in the integrated literature review, this section briefly presents the first of six frames specified in the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (Association of College and Research Libraries, 2016).…”

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“…Two methods were used in the article, namely: integrated literature review; and document analysis. The authors presented data from an integrated literature review (see Molepo and Blose, 2023). Document analysis is a qualitative data collection method used to analyse documentary evidence (Frey, 2018) systematically.…”

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“…The article followed Torraco’s (2005) guidelines for conducting integrated literature reviews, namely: asking whether the topic investigated is mature or new; explaining why a literature review is the research method to address the problem earlier in the article; organizing the study with a conceptual structure of the article; describing how the review was conducted; critical analysis aligned with objectives; synthesizing new knowledge on the topic; considering the logic and conceptual reasoning; and using the review article as a catalyst for future research and a clear writing style. The guidelines assist researchers in analysing, commenting on and synthesizing available literature to develop a new theory or framework (see also Molepo and Blose, 2023).…”

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“…The APS framework (refer to Figure 5), works within transformative (Mertens, 2003) and social constructivist (Mohammed and Kinyo, 2020) frameworks to encourage new pedagogical approaches in library training at UFS libraries. The framework synthesizes selected concepts identified in the integrated literature review by Molepo and Blose (2023), namely: information source (Shannon and Weaver, 1964); three generations of pedagogy (Anderson and Dron, 2011); social learning (Bandura, 1977); and authority as constructed and contextual (Association of College and Research Libraries, 2016).…”

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Framework for communicating library training at a South African university

Molepo

Blose

2023

IFLA Journal

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This article combines social constructivist and transformative paradigms to propose a framework for communicating library training to first-year students. Although performance indicators for literacy are universal, there are explicit attempts to move away from a universal approach to information literacy, as exemplified in the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. This article addresses the fragmentation of teaching and learning practices in a single case study of University of the Free State libraries. Data were collected using two methods: an integrated literature review; and document analysis. Literature and documentary evidence were found to justify a call for developing an underpinning theory for planning purposes. Furthermore, it was found that synthesized concepts from models, ideas and frameworks can inform new pedagogical approaches. This article proposes the Authority Pedagogy Socialization framework for communicating library training to first-year students and concludes with several recommendations.

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Framework for communicating library training at a South African university

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2023

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Information Literacy as a Prerequisite for Library Training in South African Academic Libraries

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Molepo

2024

Advances in Library and Information Science

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While there is sufficient literature on the role of information literacy in society, more needs to be written on information literacy as a prerequisite for library training in South African academic libraries. This chapter argues that information literacy is central to student academic success, lifelong learning, and enhancing graduate attributes for employability. An oversight of the role played by information literacy in student success and graduate attributes leaves library training in academic libraries vulnerable to fragmentation and unfulfilled graduate attributes. Therefore, empowering students to develop information literacy skills, librarians can contribute to their academic successes and help ensure that graduates become independent and successful lifelong learners after graduation. This chapter can also help academic librarians embrace information literacy as a prerequisite for library training. Furthermore, the chapter significantly contributes new knowledge to understanding information literacy as a prerequisite to library training.

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Towards a conceptual framework for communicating library training to students in South African university libraries: A literature review

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Framework for communicating library training at a South African university

Framework for communicating library training at a South African university

Information Literacy as a Prerequisite for Library Training in South African Academic Libraries

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