THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INFORMATION LITERACY AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN STUDENTS OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between information literacy (IL) and knowledge sharing (KS)in University of Qom, Iran. A multiple correlational survey design with a stratified random sampling (N=3476) was used. The data collection instruments included IL subscales and KS questionnaires. Face and content validity of the questionnaires confirmed by experts and its reliability were estimated (r1=0.79) and(r2=0.91) through Cronbach s alpha coefficient. The findings showed that subscales of IL were atmid- level but KS was less than mid- level. It was found a direct and significant relationship between scores of IL subscales and KS. Beta coefficients among IL subscales and KS were significant and no auto correlation existed and regression model was significant. University students participate in various information transformation activities on a daily basis, the use of information and knowledge in universities results significant benefits in terms of competitive advantage.