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Information Literacy in the Digital Age - An Evidence-Based Approach (Paperback)
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Information Literacy in the Digital Age - An Evidence-Based Approach (Paperback)
Series: Chandos Information Professional Series
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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 courseIn addition to scholarly
content on particular topics, each chapter will include practical
applications and activities related to information literacy
concepts"
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