This research was conducted to investigate the relationships between conceptions and practice of information literacy in academic libraries. To create a structure for the investigation, the research adopted the framework of Argyris and Schon (1974) in which professional practice is examined via theories of action, namely espoused theories and…

As critical thinking, student-centered learning, and assessment have become essential to the mission of institutions of higher education, librarians are increasingly challenged to assist the university in meeting these goals by teaching information literacy. Information seeking behavior of students has been studied as faculty and librarians…