Information literacy framework
The Framework Document
The Information Literacy Framework, provisionally entitled Better informed for better health and better care : A framework to support improved information use for staff and patients, has been revised and its contents divided into a series of eight A5 size booklets. Each booklet is relevant to a specific information area or interest group. The Framework has been reformatted in this way as the original document was very long and required dedicated reading time.
It is expected that the framework will evolve further as consultation continues and suggestions and comments are received from readers and users of the document.
In the meantime, the individual booklets are available below.
Background and context to information literacy. This booklet describes the evolution of information literacy, its benefits to individuals and organisations and provides our working definition of the term. (18 pages)
Information literacy in healthcare. This booklet describes several ways in which information literacy (evidence based practice) may be used in healthcare practice.(18 pages)
Information literacy in education. This booklet is intended for trainers and learners and gives illustrations of how information literacy can support both. (14 pages)
Information literacy for patients. A booklet covering information literacy from the patient's point of view, intended to support patients when seeking or receiving information. It is intended, among other things, to support self-management of long-term conditions. (18 pages)
Information literacy in service improvement. This booklet includes scenarios describing the application of information literacy to service improvement issues. (15 pages)
Information literacy and equality in care. This booklet contains scenarios addressing equality and diversity issues. (17 pages)
Links between information literacy and occupational standards. This booklet contains a series of tables showing the links between information literacy and several occupational and competency standards, including the KSF. (43 pages)
Glossary and further readings. This booklet provides definitions of various terms used in information and knowledge management and includes a listing of further reading for those who wish to learn more about information literacy (21 pages)
The booklet list provides a listing of all of the booklets in the series.
We are interested to hear what you think of the Framework and whether you find it useful in your work. Please join the discussion forum and let us know your thoughts on the Framework and on information literacy generally. (The Registration topic on the Forum explains how to join the discussion.)
If you prefer, there is an electronic questionnaire available, which you may download and return to us.
Framework Summary
In addition to the complete Framework, a two-page summary is also available. This provides an overview of the framework together with the definition and model used to support the resources and tools produced by Knowledge Services Group.