Poster by Valerie Hill, Esther Grassian and Sheila Webber, presented at the European Conference on Information Literacy, in Istanbul, October 2013.

1. Moving Toward Global Information Literacy (IL) 3.0
by Valerie Hill, PhD, Sheila Webber & Esther Grassian, MLS
TWU School of Library & Information Studies, University of
Sheffield iSchool, UCLA Information Studies
What is IL 3.0?
Web 2.0 made global collaboration possible. Web 3.0 offers the promise
and peril of greatly enhanced personalization by making connections and
inferring meanings from user-generated data that may include digital
identities (Barassi & Trere, 2012). What will the next steps be for IL
instruction (ILI) as we move toward Web 3.0? Librarians, faculty and library
school educators worldwide are experimenting, researching and assessing
ILI through innovative emerging technology tools. The Association of
College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Virtual Worlds Interest Group is
exploring global collaboration with colleagues in many countries to share
current research and practice on issues of digital literacy, 3D models for
ILI, professional development and networking through online tools,
evolving into a personalized semantic web.
Contact information
Valerie Hill
vhilledu@gmail.com
Sheila Webber
s.webber@sheffield.ac.uk
Esther Grassian
esthergrassian@gmail.com
Evolving Labels
Kenton and Blummer explored definitions of digital literacy through
research on consumer health information provided virtually in SL through
collaboration with information professionals, physicians and a pharmacist
[Boulos et al, 2007]. Kenton and Blummer concurred with the information
literacy needs emphasized by Jones and Bronack (2008) underscoring the
need for individuals to acquire new skills and new competencies in virtual
environments. The study concluded that "librarians could leverage their
experience in creating IL learning objects by developing similar tools for
digital literacy competencies to support learning in course management
systems or for class instruction in virtual worlds" (Kenton & Blummer,
2010, page 96).
3D Information Literacy Models
SCONUL 7 Pillars model of Information Literacy, 3D version by Sheila Webber
ACRL VWIG meeting in Spring, 2012
Background
Library science faculty teaching graduate and undergraduate students in
the virtual world of Second Life (SL) document benefits of cost
effectiveness, opportunities for global collaboration, and numerous
possibilities for sustainable learning through the use of virtual worlds
(VWs). Webber and Nahl state, "expanded connectivity facilitates greater
interaction at all levels of the profession, enabling faculty, students and
practitioners to collaborate virtually and learn from each other in
unprecedented ways" (2011, p.9). Howard looked at factors influencing
information literacy needs in the UK for higher learning and reported the
need to merge IL skills with academics due to increased use of the Internet
and rapidly changing information needs of students (2012). VWs offer
simulated face-to-face learning and networking opportunities without the
need to travel
Big 6 Model for Research (Eisenberg) a 3D Model by Valerie Hill, PhD
International Information Literacy
In October 2012, a panel on IL around the globe was held in SL, jointly
sponsored by ACRL and the UK Centre for Information Literacy Research.
Panelists from the UK, Poland, Chile, Greece, and the US expressed
common concerns about digital information literacy needs, 21st century
learning skills, such as digital citizenship, and the frequent use of oneshot sessions to address these needs. (Livestream video:
http://livestre.am/4bIEl) In addition to expanded global teaching and
learning opportunities 3D virtual worlds also offer the ability to express IL
needs and standards using creative visual models
Conclusions
Future studies are needed to address IL on a global scale which include best
practices for 3D virtual learning environments. As learners develop skills for
global collaboration, IL must evolve to include 21st century learning skills
that move toward a personalized Web 3.0 that balances use of new
technologies with the need for privacy and confidentiality.
References
http://goo.gl/quGr7c
Global Information Literacy Panel in Second Life, Fall 2012
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