Abstract

Academic libraries are core institutions that enhance literacy competencies and support research and learning by providing information literacy education. After the emergence of generative AI, literacy education of academic libraries has becoming more important. However, literacy education in Korean academic libraries remains limited to short-term training programs as part of information literacy instruction, lacking standardized curriculum and teaching materials. This study aims to develop a standardized digital literacy lesson plan through academic libraries to strengthen students’ self-directed learning competencies. For this purpose, this study analyzed digital literacy competencies and examined the user education programs from domestic and international university libraries. This study also conducted a survey for students and librarians, and expert consultations were held with professors of library and information science and librarians. As a result, a 15-week standardized lesson plan for digital literacy education in academic libraries was developed. The curriculum includes modules on ‘library use and information search,’ ‘data literacy and generative AI applications,’ and ‘academic writing,’ with a balanced focus on theory and practice. This standardized lesson plan is expected to students’ self-directed learning and academic writing skills, while also enhancing the effective use of academic resources provided by university libraries.