Library Websites as Platforms for Information Literacy Instruction: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Laimi Iyambo; Constance Bitso

doi:10.25159/2663-659X/17424

Authors

Laimi Iyambo University of Namibia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4612-655X
Constance Bitso University of Fort Hare

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-659X/17424

Keywords:

information literacy, academic libraries, online tutorials, web-based teaching, South Africa

Abstract

Drawing on the Association of College and Research Libraries’ information literacy framework for higher education, the study aimed to investigate how information literacy content is integrated into curricula and delivered using library websites. Using a qualitative research design, a sample of five library websites was content analysed. The study identified that information literacy content primarily encompasses key areas, including library orientation, navigating library resources, developing effective search strategies, evaluating various information sources, and a manual on citation and reference management tools. It further established the tools used to deliver information literacy training via library websites, the strategies adopted, and the assessment tools used to examine students’ learning outcomes. The study is significant to libraries as it aims to transform library websites into educational and learning platforms for their users.

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