Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin

This study explores the essential role of digital information literacy (DIL) in Malaysian schools and its integration within the context of sustainable development and educational collaboration. As Malaysia continues to advance its sustainability agenda, underscored by...

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Main Authors: Bakhtiar, Haizatul Afni, Abu, Roziya, Shaifuddin, Norshila
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author Bakhtiar, Haizatul Afni
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description This study explores the essential role of digital information literacy (DIL) in Malaysian schools and its integration within the context of sustainable development and educational collaboration. As Malaysia continues to advance its sustainability agenda, underscored by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), this research investigates the effectiveness of DIL initiatives in enhancing educational outcomes. The study highlights the evolving landscape of library and media services, with a focus on the collaboration be-tween state public libraries and school resource centers. Data collected through qualitative methods, including interviews with librarians and key educational stakeholders, reveal that while many educators are familiar with basic digital tools like Google, there is a notable gap in advanced internet search techniques and critical information evaluation skills. The findings underscore the necessity for com-prehensive training programs that equip teachers with robust digital literacy skills before they can effectively impart these skills to students. Additionally, the research emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among educators to diversify information search methods and enhance the overall effectiveness of DIL programs. This study aims to foster a more inclusive and effective approach to digital literacy, ultimately contributing to Malaysia's broader educational and sustainability goals.
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spelling my.uitm.ir-1134042026-04-07T01:02:53Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/113404/ Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin jikm Bakhtiar, Haizatul Afni Abu, Roziya Shaifuddin, Norshila Public libraries Electronic information resource literacy This study explores the essential role of digital information literacy (DIL) in Malaysian schools and its integration within the context of sustainable development and educational collaboration. As Malaysia continues to advance its sustainability agenda, underscored by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), this research investigates the effectiveness of DIL initiatives in enhancing educational outcomes. The study highlights the evolving landscape of library and media services, with a focus on the collaboration be-tween state public libraries and school resource centers. Data collected through qualitative methods, including interviews with librarians and key educational stakeholders, reveal that while many educators are familiar with basic digital tools like Google, there is a notable gap in advanced internet search techniques and critical information evaluation skills. The findings underscore the necessity for com-prehensive training programs that equip teachers with robust digital literacy skills before they can effectively impart these skills to students. Additionally, the research emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among educators to diversify information search methods and enhance the overall effectiveness of DIL programs. This study aims to foster a more inclusive and effective approach to digital literacy, ultimately contributing to Malaysia's broader educational and sustainability goals. Faculty of Information Management 2024-10 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/113404/1/113404.pdf Bakhtiar, Haizatul Afni and Abu, Roziya and Shaifuddin, Norshila (2024) Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin. (2024) Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM) <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/Journal_of_Information_and_Knowledge_Management_=28JIKM=29.html>, 14 (2). pp. 50-60. ISSN 2289-5337 https://journal.uitm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/JIKM/index 10.24191/jikm.v14i2.4467 10.24191/jikm.v14i2.4467 10.24191/jikm.v14i2.4467
spellingShingle Public libraries
Electronic information resource literacy
Bakhtiar, Haizatul Afni
Abu, Roziya
Shaifuddin, Norshila
Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin
title Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin
title_full Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin
title_fullStr Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin
title_full_unstemmed Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin
title_short Sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital Information literacy in the digital age/ Haizatul Afni Bakhtiar, Roziya Abu and Norshila Shaifuddin
title_sort sustainable collaboration between public libraries and school resource centers: advancing digital information literacy in the digital age/ haizatul afni bakhtiar, roziya abu and norshila shaifuddin
topic Public libraries
Electronic information resource literacy
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