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M. S. Girish Rathod
– Government First Grade College Ayanur, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
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C. K. Harish
– Government First Grade College Ayanur, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Abstract
Information literacy is an essential skill in higher education, influencing teaching quality, research productivity and professional development. This study assesses the information literacy competencies of faculty members in colleges affiliated with Mangalore University using the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Competency Standards. A survey-based quantitative approach was used to analyse faculty competencies using statistical methods, including t-tests and ANOVA, to identify significant differences based on demographic and institutional factors. The findings highlight critical gaps and suggest strategies to improve information literacy training among faculty members.
Keywords Information Literacy, ACRL Standards, Higher Education, Faculty Competency, Statistical Analysis
