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Information Literacy in the Disciplines

This guide contains links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education

Information Literacy in the Disciplines: Asian Studies

The ACRL IS Information Literacy in the Disciplines Committee has gathered together links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education in Asian Studies.

Last updated December 2023

1. Standards or Guidelines from Accrediting Agencies and Professional Associations

The ACRL IS Information Literacy in the Disciplines Committee is not aware of information literacy standards in this area. However, the following are the leading professional associations in the field.

2. Related Research

Chen, Xi, and Jin Moon. “Outreaching – A Critical Junction Where Librarians and the Academic Programs Meet,” April 1, 2018. 

Chen, Min, Chi Zhou, Shuo Man, and Yating Li. "Investigating teachers’ information literacy and its differences in individuals and schools: a large-scale evaluation in China." Education and Information Technologies 28, no. 3 (2023): 3145-3172.

Mohtar, Dayang Norsheila Abang, and Fitri Suraya Mohamad. "Information Literacy Instructional Practices Among Academic Librarians Within the Asia and Asia-Pacific Region: A Comparative Analysis." (2023).

Muliyadi, Irvan. "Towards Effective Information Provision: A Study on Library User Search Patterns and Selection Criteria." Literatify: Trends in Library Developments: 463-476.

MacPherson, and Kristina Ruth. 2015. “Decoding Area Studies and Interdisciplinary Majors: Building a Framework for Entry-Level Students.” College Teaching 63, no.2: 40-45.

Shaodan, Luo. 2014. “Information Literacy in Chinese Studies.” Chinese Studies 3, no.2: 47-55.

Xue, Yuang, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, and Dickson KW Chiu. "Redesigning library information literacy education with the BOPPPS Model: A case study of the HKUST Library." In Transformation of Higher Education through Institutional Online Spaces, pp. 279-296. IGI Global, 2023.

3. Adaptable Instructional Materials

Featured Resources for Teaching about East Asia.” National Consortium for Teaching About Asia