TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose This paper aims to question whether the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education adheres to the theory upon which it was based and to examine the actions of the Association of College and Research Libraries following the Framework’s release and its consequences.Design/methodology/approach This paper is an essay-style viewpoint, reflecting the observations and opinions of the author.Findings The author criticizes the Association of College and Research Libraries for its inaction in educating member librarians about how to implement the Framework and observes ideological rifts that were exposed within the academic librarian community as the Framework was being discussed following its adoption.Originality/value This paper is meant to provoke thought and generate discussion in regard to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
VL  - 44
IS  - 4
SN  - 0090-7324
DO  - 10.1108/RSR-08-2016-0052
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/RSR-08-2016-0052
AU  - Bombaro Christine
PY  - 2016
Y1  - 2016/01/01
TI  - The Framework is elitist
T2  - Reference Services Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 552
EP  - 563
Y2  - 2024/09/22
ER  -