ABSTRACT: Digital literacies and new media are crucial in determining how people engage with information in the digital age, according to library and information science. With a focus on technical competence, ethical considerations, and critical thinking, digital literacy includes the abilities required to efficiently navigate, assess, and produce information across a variety of digital platforms. The ability to identify reliable sources is crucial as the amount of information available online keeps increasing. In the meantime, new media, which is distinguished by its interactive features and user-generated content, changes conventional means of disseminating information.....
Key Word: Digital Literacy, New Media, Library and Information Science, Digital Divide, Curriculum Development, Information Access, Media Literacy, Technology Integration.
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