Digital information literacy and competency among MLISc. students: A comparative study of Sambalpur University and G.M. University, Odisha, India Pati Bharati1,*, Pattanaik Samyak Prateek2 1Librarian, State Council of Educational Research and TrainingSambalpur University 2Student, Sambalpur University *Corresponding Author Bharati Pati pati.bharatilis@gmail.com
Online Published on 04 July, 2022. Abstract The universe of teaching and learning has been through a complete transformation in these recent decades. All thanks to the rapidly amplifying digital environment, content quantification, and technological advancements, the academic circle have flourished to convert into partially digitized status. Along with the instructive environment, the patrons are also making themselves compatible with the same. Regrettably, they do not possess any other option. To participate in the swift, they need to get updated, especially, digitally educated. In this context, ‘Digital Information Literacy’ is a relatively fresh term, yet it is an integral component of Information Literacy. Digitally literate people can confidently utilize, manage, produce, quote, and share digital information sources. The way information is used, generated, and transmitted indicates an understanding of the subject. Awareness and acceptance of the cultural, ethical, economic, legal, and political implications of Information's social aspects. The technologically literate exhibit openness and the capacity to learn new things. Address the problem, critically reflect, technical competence, and collaboration willingness, and remain up-to-date when the settings in which they utilize them change Information. Information literacy includes a key component called digital information literacy. It includes strategies and procedures for gathering digital resources and assists users in dealing with information in a range of electronic formats. Literacy is traditionally assumed as the ability to read and write. The term's meaning has been expanded to include the ability to use language, information available from various sources in many formats, such as images, printed text, CD ROMs, Databases, and websites. Information literate one needs to know why information is needed, when information is a need, how to find information and how to use all of these sources and think critically about the available information. Top Keywords Digital Information Literacy, ALA, Digital Competency, Computer Skill, Computers, Information Science and Libraries. Top |