Joyce Ntchafu's Blog (MLIS 2225) - Pure Academic Work

On 11th December, 2025, the lecture introduced information literacy models. These models are defined as structured guide for developing information literacy skills in individuals and provide frameworks for information literacy curricula. Information literacy models are often referred to problem- solving models because of their structured approach to identifying, addressing, and ultimately resolving an information- based problem. Then, the lecturer presented the five key models which included the Big6 Information Skills developed by Eisenberg & Berkowitz in 1990 , the Seven Pillars of Information Literacy (SCONUL, 1999), Pathways to Knowledge (Pappas & Tepe, 2002), the PKUS model (James Herring, 1996), and the Seven Faces of Information Literacy (Bruce, 1997). The focus of the lecture was the Big6 Information Skills model, developed by Mike Eisenberg & Bob Berkowitz of the USA in 1990. The Big6 model explains how people of all ages solve information problems. It integrat...

The lecture introduced a concept of Information Literacy, defining it as a set of abilities that enables individuals to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate and use that information effectively. The lecture emphasized that we are living in technological era where they are abundant of information sources available, he gave examples of social media, web based and AI. As individuals we are confronted with diverse and abundant information choices in academic settings, offices, and personal life. Sometimes we find it hard to know which one is authentic. Because of this, information literacy serves as a crucial foundation for lifelong learning applicable across a discipline, learning environment, and level of education. The lecture outlined the characteristic of an information literate individuals, a person is able to determine the extent of the information needed, access information efficiently, and critically evaluate both the information and its sources. They c...