Abstract
This paper describes a project designed to raise the awareness of policymakers about the importance of information literacy to achieve societal goals. Issues benefit from the governmental support, prioritization, mandates, and funding that can result when there is policy behind them. Studies indicate that many people lack the ability to draw on quality sources of information for a variety of purposes. Attention by policymakers would accelerate the inclusion of information literacy in settings such as education, workforce training, citizenship preparation, and lifelong learning. One way to raise awareness of policymakers is by recommending a proclamation to government executives.
Keywords
information literacy, executive proclamations, advocacy, public policy
Date of this Version
6-9-2013
DOI
10.1080/15228959.2013.842400
Recommended Citation
Weiner, Sharon A.; Jackman, Lana W.; and Prause, Emily, "Strategizing for Public Policy: The Information Literacy State Proclamation Project" (2013). Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research. Paper 60.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15228959.2013.842400
Comments
This is an Author's Original Manuscript of an article submitted for consideration in Public Services Quarterly [copyright Taylor & Francis]; Public Services Quarterly is available online at http://www.tandfonline.com/ DOI: 10.1080/15228959.2013.842400