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QUINDEMIL TORRIJO, Eneida María et al. Information literacy standards for information skills in social work curricula. ReHuSo [online]. 2020, vol.5, n.2, pp.1-14.  Epub 02-Ago-2020. ISSN 2550-6587.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6807758.

This study proposes information literacy standards to be met by social work curricula. The documentary review used as a point of departure included papers on the introduction of literacy in the curriculum to develop information skills; internationally defined information literacy standards; and the specific and general skills required for social work. The outcome of that review, a proposal for information literacy standards in social work curricula, was assessed by social workers and information scientists. As a result of these two stages of the study, five information literacy standards were defined: one, knowing what type of information is needed; two, accessing the information needed effectively, efficiently and ethically; three, assessing the information and sources, ethically and responsibly building new knowledge with the information selected; four, using and disseminating information effectively and ethically to a specific purpose; and five, keeping abreast of and networking with the information. Implementing those standards helps develop information skills while working toward a degree in social work. Coupled with other specific and general professional aptitudes, such skills help graduates address the issues with which they are confronted in social research and intervention.

Palabras clave : Information literacy; Social work; higher education; curriculum evaluation; documentary information.

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