Identifying Threshold Concepts for Information Literacy: A Delphi Study

Authors

Lori Townsend, University of New Mexico, University LibrariesFollow
Amy R. Hofer, Linn-Benton Community CollegeFollow
Silvia Lin Hanick, LaGuardia Community College (CUNY)Follow
Korey Brunetti, Desert Regional Medical CenterFollow

Document Type

Research Article

Abstract

This study used the Delphi method to engage expert practitioners on the topic of threshold concepts for information literacy. A panel of experts considered two questions. First, is the threshold concept approach useful for information literacy instruction? The panel unanimously agreed that the threshold concept approach holds potential for information literacy instruction. Second, what are the threshold concepts for information literacy instruction? The panel proposed and discussed over fifty potential threshold concepts, finally settling on six information literacy threshold concepts.

DOI

10.15760/comminfolit.2016.10.1.13

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http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/22354

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Recommended Citation

Townsend, L., Hofer, A. R., Lin Hanick, S., & Brunetti, K. (2016). Identifying Threshold Concepts for Information Literacy: A Delphi Study. Communications in Information Literacy, 10 (1), 23-49. https://doi.org/10.15760/comminfolit.2016.10.1.13