Apuntes relevantes sobre la evaluaci\'on en la alfabetizaci\'on informacional

TL;DR

This paper discusses the evaluation methods in information literacy programs, emphasizing the importance of context, student learning outcomes, and the role of information professionals in assessment practices.

Contribution

It provides a reflective analysis on evaluation elements like scenarios, objects, and methods, integrating educational concepts to enhance information literacy assessment.

Findings

Evaluation should consider context and learning outcomes.

Assessment practices impact the role of information professionals.

Educational notions support evaluation in information literacy.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reflect on some questions concerning the evaluation in information literacy. It is discussed some elements such as scenarios, objects and methods in the evaluation of information literacy programs. It is highlighted the need to influence in the context of such programs as the result of student learning. Some notions emerged from the educational field are taken into account to solidify the ideas presented here. It is argued the implications of this type of assessment practices for information professionals, who serve as trainers of information skills.