School Librarian Perceptions of the Importance of Information Literacy

Abstract

School librarians teach students information literacy to help them navigate, evaluate, and use information. The need for information literacy is increasing as the amount of information and misinformation available on the Internet has increased. In this study, the perceptions of school librarians were sought concerning the topic of information literacy importance. Three current school librarians who are professionally active in the field of school librarianship were interviewed. Data for these interviews were collected and transcribed. Once patterns emerged from these interviews, the story of the importance of information literacy was told through the eyes of school librarians. The results of this study could be used to make policy and practice decisions in school environments to increase information literacy instruction.