TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION LITERACY AT THE SCIENTIFIC LIBRARY OF THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOLDOVA
VIORICA LUPU
PhD, Communication Sciences Scientific Library of the Technical University of Moldova Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
ORCID: 0000-0002-3905-7499
Email: viorica.lupu@lib.utm.md
ANA RURAC
, Scientific Library of the Technical University of Moldova Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
ORCID: 0009-0000-8871-8751
Email: ana.rurac@lib.utm.md
(corresponding author)
LILIA POPOV
, Scientific Library of the Technical University of Moldova Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
ORCID: 0009-0008-0377-2395
Email: lilia.popov@lib.utm.md
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24818/cike2025.107
Pages: 851–857
Abstract
In the current context of rapid technological development and widespread digital access, fostering a strong culture of information literacy is imperative for the academic and professional success of students and researchers. The Scientific Library of UTM plays a key role in this by offering training programs to develop information-seeking and resource management skills. Information literacy involves more than just the ability to locate information; it also encompasses the capacity to critically evaluate, interpret and use resources effectively for educational and research purposes.
This article analyses the training programs implemented by the Scientific Library of UTM, highlighting their importance in the contemporary educational and scientific environment, which is characterised by complex information flows and the need to efficiently use digital resources. Furthermore, it describes how these programs contribute to developing essential skills for success in research and higher education, and their impact on improving academic performance and enhancing collaborative capacities in a digital environment.
Keywords: Information literacy, scientific library, information skills, user training, educational programs.
JEL Classification: I23, I25, O33
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