Health Information Literacy Confidence and Behavior among Online, Hybrid, and Traditional Nursing Students: A Survey to Inform Future Virtual Instruction

Abstract

When creating information literacy instruction for distance learners; location, preferred use, technological skills, availability of online resources, and confidence in information-seeking skills and behaviors factor into providing service. This study established areas in which online, traditional, and hybrid nursing students displayed confidence and identified places where students might be weaker in their understanding of how to use library services. The objective was to create pedagogical opportunities whereby students could gain information literacy skills using the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework. These skills will strengthen students’ understanding the use of and access to library resources, regardless of location.

Keywords:

• Information literacy
• online learning
• hybrid classes
• off campus learning
• traditional classroom
• health science librarians

Conflict of interest

The authors have no conflicts of interest to report.