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Publication Date: 2006
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Information Literacy Competencies as Prerequisite for Quality in University Studies
Gedviliene, Genute; Vaiciuniene, Vilhelmina
Quality of Higher Education, v3 p123-140 2006
This paper presents a quantitative analysis of information literacy competencies level within nine universities of Lithuania. The empirical research was carried out in 2005 with a research sample of 700 respondents. Comparative analysis of the data between full-time and extramural study mode students revealed differences in the level of competencies between students in the two modes of study. The article presents a theoretical overview of the relevant literature and policy documents relating to information literacy and discusses the research findings obtained in a questionnaire survey. The current situation related to information literacy competencies and the need to develop them is revealed. (Contains 12 figures.)
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Competence, Standards, College Students, Information Technology, Internet, Experience, Student Attitudes, Ability, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries, Full Time Students
Vytautas Magnus University, Centre for Quality of Studies. South Daukanto g. 27-314, Kaunas, LT-44249, Lithuania. Tel: +370-37-327973; Fax: +370-37-327973; e-mail: zur+amk@skc.vdu.lt; Web site: http://www.vdu.lt/skc
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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