Critical Online Library Instruction: Opportunities and Challenges
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| Title: | Critical Online Library Instruction: Opportunities and Challenges |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Tessa Withorn |
| Source: | Communications in Information Literacy. 2023 17(2):332-352. |
| Availability: | Communications in Information Literacy. e-mail: editors@comminfolit.org; Web site: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/comminfolit/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Tests/Questionnaires Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Critical Theory, Electronic Learning, Workshops, Academic Libraries, Librarians, Resource Units, Teaching Experience, Teaching Methods, Barriers, Alignment (Education), Online Courses |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| ISSN: | 1933-5954 |
| Abstract: | Although critical information literacy, critical pedagogy, and online library instruction are commonly discussed in the library and information science literature, they are rarely discussed together. This qualitative interview study with academic librarians conducted in 2022 identifies opportunities and challenges of teaching critical information literacy online. Findings suggest that critical information literacy and critical pedagogy can be integrated into online library instruction through online workshops, digital learning objects, and online credit-bearing courses. However, librarians face challenges implementing critical pedagogy online related to the lack of dialogue and co-creation of knowledge between students and instructors, limitations of the one-shot model of library instruction, which is often replicated online, limited engagement during asynchronous learning, and limitations of educational technology. Additional research is needed to establish frameworks and best practices for teaching critical information literacy and implementing critical pedagogy in online library instruction. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1413098 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Although critical information literacy, critical pedagogy, and online library instruction are commonly discussed in the library and information science literature, they are rarely discussed together. This qualitative interview study with academic librarians conducted in 2022 identifies opportunities and challenges of teaching critical information literacy online. Findings suggest that critical information literacy and critical pedagogy can be integrated into online library instruction through online workshops, digital learning objects, and online credit-bearing courses. However, librarians face challenges implementing critical pedagogy online related to the lack of dialogue and co-creation of knowledge between students and instructors, limitations of the one-shot model of library instruction, which is often replicated online, limited engagement during asynchronous learning, and limitations of educational technology. Additional research is needed to establish frameworks and best practices for teaching critical information literacy and implementing critical pedagogy in online library instruction. |
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| ISSN: | 1933-5954 |
