Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Teresa Welsh ,
Melissa Wright (University of Southern Mississippi, USA)
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9781843345152
ISBN 10: 1843345153
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 27 July 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
A useful guide to anyone wishing to enhance their understanding of particular literacies., Australian Academic and Research LibrariesWelsh and Wright's extensive experience and numerous qualifications in the areas of library and information science are evident in the depth in which they have researched this wide-ranging book., Australian Academic and Research Libraries
Welsh and Wright's extensive experience and numerous qualifications in the areas of library and information science are evident in the depth in which they have researched this wide-ranging book. <br>-Australian Academic and Research Libraries
A useful guide to anyone wishing to enhance their understanding of particular literacies., Australian Academic and Research LibrariesWelsh and Wright s extensive experience and numerous qualifications in the areas of library and information science are evident in the depth in which they have researched this wide-ranging book., Australian Academic and Research Libraries
"""A useful guide to anyone wishing to enhance their understanding of particular literacies., Australian Academic and Research Libraries Welsh and Wright’s extensive experience and numerous qualifications in the areas of library and information science are evident in the depth in which they have researched this wide-ranging book."" --Australian Academic and Research Libraries"
Welsh and Wright's extensive experience and numerous qualifications in the areas of library and information science are evident in the depth in which they have researched this wide-ranging book. -Australian Academic and Research Libraries
Author Information
Dr. Teresa S. Welsh is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi School of Library and Information Science. Ms. Melissa S Wright is a doctoral student in the University of Southern Mississippi Department of Adult Education.
