Information literacy for the workplace: a review of the literature and research proposal

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Nora J. Bird, Associate Professor (Creator)

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )

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Abstract: Information literacy research and standards were developed primarily for use in the academic disciplines. The concept, however, was born in the world of work, especially in science, technology, and medical fields. Workplaces and workforces are changing to due to the influence of globalization, use of information and communication technologies, and the reliance on teamwork. Information literacy research has examined the workplace and this paper presents the results of that work while posing possible new research avenues that might prosper with Chinese-American cooperation.

Information literacy for the workplace: a review of the literature and research proposal
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Publication

National Conference on Information Literacy

Language: English

Date: 2016

Keywords

information literacy, literacy in the workplace, information, research

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