Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

1-2016

Abstract

The Association of College and Research Library’s (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education is a key document for developing and guiding information literacy programmes. In this opinion piece the author posits that the Framework is inclusive of themes and elements that support digital literacy as well, whether it is viewed as a unique literacy or as part of the broader literacy of information literacy. The paper explores the background of the Framework, definitions of digital literacy, and the ways in which the Framework connects to digital literacy. The author argues that the Framework is a relevant guide for digital literacy initiatives.

Keywords

Information Literacy, Digital Literacy, ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Library Instruction Programmes, Academic Libraries, Programme Development, Instructional Design

Discipline

Information Literacy | Library and Information Science

Publication

Singapore Journal of Library and Information Management

Volume

45

First Page

11

Last Page

19

ISSN

0085-6118

Publisher

Library Association of Singapore

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