Information Literacy in the Age of Generative AI: A Critical Reframing of the SCONUL Framework

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10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_5How to use a DOI?

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Seven Pillars; Information Co-Creation; Digital Information

Abstract

The SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy (2011) provided a robust conceptual framework for navigating source-based, stable information environments. However, the rise of generative AI systems such as ChatGPT and Claude challenges this paradigm, reshaping how users identify, access, evaluate, and co-create information. This conceptual study critically revisits the original framework through a comparative and constructive analysis. Each pillar is reinterpreted in light of AI-mediated practices, addressing phenomena such as prompt design, hallucination detection, and ethical co-authorship. The reinterpretation is structured into three thematic clusters—Asking the Right Questions, Working with Information, and Managing and Sharing Responsibly—culminating in an enhanced model that layers new literacies atop the original. Rather than replacing the Seven Pillars, this study proposes a dual-framework approach that aligns with the hybrid human-machine information ecosystem of the present and future. The findings offer a normative foundation for curriculum innovation, ethical guidance, and the redesign of digital literacy strategies in educational and professional domains.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ana Irhandayaningsih
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/19
TI  - Information Literacy in the Age of Generative AI: A Critical Reframing of the SCONUL Framework
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 32
EP  - 40
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_5
ID  - Irhandayaningsih2025
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