00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-8027390931316537958 Buklod 20251103094933.0 m |o d | ta 251025s2024 xxu r |||| u|eng d DLS rda eng LG 993.5 2024 L4 B38 Bautista, Chloie G. author. Practicing information literacy: perceptions of LIS working students on navigating the workplace setting and its information practices Chloie G. Bautista ; Apolinario, Rhea Rowena U. , adviser. Quezon City School of Library and Information Studies, University of the Philippines Diliman 2024. xv, 122 leaves 28 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Information literacy (IL) exists within various contexts, each requiring a slightly different set of IL skills to effectively manage information within the specified information environment. This study explores the translation of IL skills from academic to workplace contexts based on the lived experiences of Library and Information Science (LIS) working students of UPSLIS. The study makes use of LIS students’ technical knowledge of IL to obtain the essence of WIL as a phenomenon as perceived from the information science perspective. Utilizing the transcendental phenomenology approach, semi-structured interviews guided data collection among four respondents that led to the identification of several themes, grouped according to the research objectives: understanding the concept of WIL, its application in professional practice, and the perceived challenges in practicing WIL. Study findings reveal WIL as a multifaceted skill set, crucial for professional and organizational success. Its application involves a dynamic interplay between theoretical knowledge and existing socio-cultural practices in the workplace, combined with the adaptation of IL skills across industries and roles. Perceived challenges include information barriers in organizational culture, broader impact and accountability, and facilitating continuous skill development or lifelong learning. As recommendations, educational institutions are encouraged to integrate practical WIL components into their curricula, while policymakers and organizations should focus on IL skills training and development. Future research should broaden the understanding of WIL across various professional contexts, refine and develop frameworks and strategies for practical application. University of the Philippines. School of Library and Information Studies. Information literacy. Part-time students. Apolinario, Rhea Rowena U. adviser. FI UP UPD DLS LG 993.5 2024 L4 B38 Thesis