Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Professor, Department of Knowledge and Information Science , Al-Zahra University , Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Knowledge and Information Science , Al-Zahra University , Tehran, Iran

3 Master's Degree in Knowledge and Information Science , Al-Zahra University , Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the media and information literacy of librarian in Tehran’s public libraries.
Methodology: The method of this study is a descriptive- analytical approach that describes the status of media and information literacy librarians. In the first stage, selected 150 librarians that work at the public library in Tehran. The data collection tool is a questionnaire that designed based on the components and indicators announced by UNESCO for media and information literacy. In next step calculated validity (formal logic) and reliability was calculated based on Cronbach’s Alpha. Finally analyzed data by One-sample T test in SPSS software.
Findings: Findings showed that the components of interaction and ethical use of media and information with mean of 22/7 and knowledge creation component with mean of 13/2, respectively had the highest and lowest mean among media and information components of librarians. The average components of the need for media and information content, the location and access to the content of the media and information resources, the evaluation of media content and information sources, the organization of information, the creation of knowledge and interaction, and the ethical use of media content and information sources are above the average and are in good condition.
Conclusion: findings show that librarians of the public libraries of Tehran have the skills and competence to promote media literacy and information among library members. Organizing in-service training courses, getting acquainted with media and information content providers, familiarizing with valid sources and media, evaluating resources and content, sharing and creating methods of knowledge and developing ethical guidelines to help raise the level of media literacy and information of librarians.

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