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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:
    9 7 8 - 1 - 8 4 3 3 4 - 5 1 5 - 2
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 1 - 7 8 0 6 3 - 0 3 5 - 9

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… Read more

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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.