Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of problem-based learning (PBL) in information literacy curricula using library e-resources to enhance information literacy self-efficacy (ILSE) of students in two universities in Indonesia, in Java Island (University A) and Sumatra Island (University B). A comparison of the effectiveness of the approach in the two universities forms the focus of the study, which has adopted a single group quasi-experimental design which was conducted in one online teaching-learning session. The authors compared the pre-test and post-test scores of 65 library and information science (LIS) students from both universities. The results show that the treatment enhanced ILSE effectively. After the treatment, University A students performed better than those at University B. The factors which affected the success of PBL using library e-resources have not been identified in this study, a task for a future qualitative research study. This study will both inspire the use of library e-resources in learning activities and promote ILSE. Integrating PBL with library e-resources provides opportunity to identify the advantages of library e-resources in supporting student ILSE, resulting a better learning achievement.

Keywords: Problem-based learning, Library e-resources, Information literacy, Self-efficacy, Information literacy self-efficacy, Indonesian universities

Citation (APA 7th edition): Prabowo, T.T., Sitthiworachart, J., Hong, J.C. and Joy, M. (2024), "Problem-based learning with library e-resources to enhance student information literacy self-efficacy", Library Management, Vol. 45 No. 8/9, pp. 564-580. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-07-2023-0061

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