Farzad Faraji Khiavi , Mansour Zahiri , Kambiz Ahmadi Angali , Bahareh Mirzaei , Mohammad Veisi, Marjan Arab Rahmatipour ,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (7-2014)
Background and Aim: Information literacy is a set of skills
required to identify rightful information resources and access to them. These skills are empowering goal oriented use of information
resources. This study aimed to determine the ability rate of information
literacy among health services administration students in Jundishapur University of Medical
Sciences based on SCONUL seven pillars model.
Materials and
Methods: This cross-sectional
descriptive-analytic study was conducted using a questionnaire developed based
on SCONUL information literacy seven pillars model. Validity of the
questionnaire was confirmed through content analysis and coefficient of
Chronbach’s alpha was 0.93. The study population included students of health services
administration in Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2013. The
sample size included 40 cases collected randomly. Data
analyzed through SPSS descriptive
statistics and non-parametric statistical tests.
Results: The mean score for the
studied components of information literacy abilities among the study population
was 0.5±0.43. Information Literacy score among freshmen was significantly
different from other students (P<0.03). Students who passed Computer Basics
and Research Methodology educational courses showed significant differences
from other students in the information management (P<0.01).
Conclusion: Given the increasing development in information
technology, the need to develop information literacy skills is considerable
especially among those who are going to be engaged in the health sector.
Although studied students’ information literacy estimated relatively well, it
seems necessary to take measures to improve their information literacy in all
components.
