1.
Md Soleman Pharcy
– Librarian, Jakir Hossain Medical College and Research Institute, West Bengal, India.
2.
Suparna Barman
– Assistant Librarian, Jakir Hossain Medical College and Research Institute, West Bengal, India.
3.
Jiaur Rahaman
– Assistant Librarian, The Apollo University, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Abstract
Digital technologies have changed the way information is handled in colleges and universities and in research settings. Students,
researchers, and professionals all need to be able to read and understand information and data. Information literacy (IL) is about figuring
out what information you need, finding it, checking its accuracy, and using it in a way that is right. Data literacy (DL) is about being able to
gather, understand, analyse, and share data in a clear way. Both IL and DL are closely related; however, this connection has not been looked
at in depth in Library and Information Science (LIS) literature. This study examines the conceptual interrelation between IL and DL, proposing
a visual model that illustrates their convergence. The study employs a qualitative conceptual framework grounded in an extensive literature
review from the domains of LIS, education, and digital literacy. The results indicate that digital literacy can be seen as a specific aspect of IL
within the broader framework of digital literacy. The suggested visual model shows that IL and DL have some skills in common, such as critical
thinking, evaluation, interpretation, and using information and data in an ethical way. This research enhances the theoretical comprehension
of literacy in the digital era and offers guidance for academic libraries and educational institutions seeking to develop comprehensive literacy
programmes.
Keywords Information Literacy, Data Literacy, Digital Literacy, Academic Libraries, Conceptual Model, Library Education
