Analysis of the Dimensions of Information Literacy Competency

  • V Sakthi Regha
  • B.S Swaroop Rani

Abstract

This study reports on the data collected with regard to information literacy competency from the. full-time research scholars of University of Madras and its affiliated colleges for their overall information literacy competency Data has been analysed on the dimensions of information literacy competency viz., information management competency, information search literacy competency, information need assessment competency, competency of information search through technology and competency of ethical use of information. 

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Published
2016-03-17
How to Cite
Sakthi Regha, V., & Swaroop Rani, B. (2016). Analysis of the Dimensions of Information Literacy Competency. Journal of Current Trends in Library and Information Science, 1(1& 2), 6-9. Retrieved from http://jctl.org/index.php/jctl/article/view/4