NILA : A NATIONAL INFORMATION LITERACY AGENDA FOR MALAYSIA

Authors

  • N.N. Edzan Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Mohd Sharif Mohd Saad MARA University of Technology, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Information literacy, Information literacy initiatives, Schools, Higher education, National information literacy agenda, Malaysia

Abstract

Information literacy is defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed and the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. It has been a subject for discussion amongst librarians and information professionals since the 1970’s and there are numerous information literacy initiatives that are in place in educational institutions worldwide. This paper attempts to look at the information literacy initiatives in Malaysia and proposes a framework for the implementation of a National Information Literacy Agenda (NILA).

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Published

01-07-2005

How to Cite

Edzan, N., & Mohd Saad, M. S. (2005). NILA : A NATIONAL INFORMATION LITERACY AGENDA FOR MALAYSIA. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, 10(1), 91–103. Retrieved from https://jupidi.um.edu.my/index.php/MJLIS/article/view/8481

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2005): MJLIS, VOL. 10, NO. 1, 2005

Section

Articles

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