Middle-level researchers were indicated that they did not master the competencies of Plan, Gather, Evaluate and Present. First-level researchers indicated that they did not fully master the Plan, Gather and Evaluate competencies. Results showed that researchers did not master information literacy skills yet.
Informants were three researchers and colleagues at the Loka Litbangkes, Pangandaran who were determined based on purposive sampling. The conceptual research framework to study the information literacy skills of researchers used the SCONUL Seven Pillars Information Literacy Research Lens. The purpose of the study was to obtain a clear picture of the information literacy abilities of researchers, especially in scientific writing. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. The information literacy capabilities of researchers are not yet known comprehensively and deeply, so research is needed to uncover it. Researchers at the Loka Litbangkes, Pangandaran still indicated the existence of issues related to the mastery of information literacy especially in writing scientific papers. The productivity of scientific papers in disseminating research results, mastering basic tasks and competencies in functional positions does not necessarily make the researcher a literate person.