Enhancing Digital Literacy Skills Among University Students: An Information Centers-Oriented Approach

Authors : Hanife Gül Bozkurt

Pages : 230-245

Doi:10.47477/ubed.1775973

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Digital literacy, as one of the essential 21st-century skills, has become a critical competence in university students’ processes of accessing, evaluating, and using information. This study aims to reveal the role of university libraries in developing students’ digital literacy skills by examining current online training practices and resources. The research was conducted using a qualitative research approach through document analysis. The findings indicate that libraries’ digital literacy initiatives are mostly focused on database usage and information access, while issues such as copyright, digital security, and critical evaluation are insufficiently addressed. Moreover, significant differences were observed among libraries in terms of the currency of materials and the use of interactive learning tools. The study highlights the need for university libraries to make their digital literacy training more comprehensive, up-to-date, and interactive. The results may contribute to strengthening digital literacy in higher education and to policy and practice aimed at bridging the digital divide among university students in developing countries.
Keywords : Dijital okuryazarlık, üniversite kütüphaneleri, yükseköğretim, 21. yüzyıl becerileri

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