Measuring the skill capabilities of researchers to access information according to the standards of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI)

Abstract

The study aims to measure the level of digital and intellectual skills for researchers to access information in the digital environment, according to the standards of the Arab Library and Information Federation (AFLI).

The comparative analytical study found differences in the levels of digital skills for researchers, as the skills of using the computer were the most in conformity with the standards, followed by search skills on the Internet and access to information. As for intellectual skills, the comparison has proven that the skills of using and processing information more in conformity with the standards, followed by information analysis skills and then information evaluation skills at the last rank..

The results also showed statistical differences between researchers' skill capabilities in the digital environment with (AFLI) standard level. The study concluded with recommendations to enhance researchers' digital skills through literacy programs and development courses, as well as recommendations to focus on developing intellectual and critical thinking skills for information access. It also encouraged academic institutions to adopt the AFLI standards to measure and develop researchers' digital and intellectual capabilities for effective information access