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Information Literacy in the Digital Age
An Evidence-Based Approach
1st Edition - July 27, 2010
Authors: Teresa Welsh, Melissa Wright
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9781843345152
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eBook ISBN:9781780630359
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This book examines the various types of literacy that are important in the Digital Age of rapid technological change and proliferating information resources in a variety of formats. According to the American Library Association (www.ala.org), “information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning and is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. Information literacy is an umbrella term that includes a variety of specific competencies: cultural literacy, library literacy, computer literacy, network literacy, and media literacy. Each topic addressed in the book includes contextual background information, basic concepts, a resource list, exercises and activities to reinforce the important learning concepts addressed in each chapter.
Based on content, resources, assignments, and exercises developed for an academic information literacy course
In addition to scholarly content on particular topics, each chapter will include practical applications and activities related to information literacy concepts
Practitioners and students of Library and Information Science
What is information literacy? Cultural literacy; Library literacy: History, types, and roles; Library literacy: Information sources, classification systems; Ethical literacy: Scholarly communication and the academic code of conduct; Network literacy: database searching; Computer literacy: Computer hardware and software; Network literacy: The Internet and the World Wide Web; Media literacy and visual literacy; Government literacy; Financial literacy; Writing a research paper; Conclusion.
No. of pages: 236
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: July 27, 2010
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Paperback ISBN: 9781843345152
eBook ISBN: 9781780630359
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Teresa Welsh
Dr. Teresa S. Welsh is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi School of Library and Information Science.
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Melissa Wright
Ms. Melissa S Wright is a doctoral student in the University of Southern Mississippi Department of Adult Education.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Southern Mississippi, USA
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