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Challenges and Barriers to Implementing Information Literacy Programs in Higher Education: A Study of Karnataka's Academic Institutions

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  • 1. Smt. Rukmini Sedti Memorial Government First Grade College & PG Centre, Udupi Dist..
  • 2. Government First Grade College Ayanur, Shimoga.
  • 3. Government First Grade College, KGF, Kolar.

Contributors

  • 1. Smt. Rukmini Sedti Memorial Government First Grade College & PG Centre, Udupi Dist..
  • 2. Government First Grade College Ayanur, Shimoga.
  • 3. Government First Grade College, KGF, Kolar.

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Information literacy (IL) is recognised as a foundational skill in higher education, crucial for students to effectively engage with complex information. However, integrating IL programs in Karnataka's academic institutions faces challenges. This study explores barriers related to institutions, technology, pedagogy, and policies that hinder IL initiatives at colleges affiliated with Mangalore University. The findings emphasize the necessity for strategic interventions to develop a robust IL ecosystem, recommending enhancements in faculty training, curriculum adjustments, technological resources, and policy coherence to improve IL education in Karnataka.

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