Information Literacy ：Recognising the Need

Publication subTitle ：Recognising the Need

Author： Walton   Geoff;Pope   Alison  

Publisher： Elsevier Science‎

Publication year： 2006

E-ISBN: 9781780630946

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781843342434

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781843342434

Subject： G25 Library Science

Keyword： 信息与知识传播

Language： ENG

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Description

This set of conference proceedings derives from the Information Literacy: Recognising the Need conference at Staffordshire University, 17 May 2006. The papers in this book discuss key themes in information literacy and have been written by several renowned experts in the field. Information literacy is not just about finding information: it is a true catalyst for educational change. It enables independent lifelong learning. These papers consider the position of information literacy in the higher education arena, how students bewitched by easy internet searching can be engaged in the learning process and how information professionals and academic colleagues might move in partnership towards the information literate university.

  • Papers written by renowned experts in the field of information literacy
  • Highlights a variety of topical issues - both practical and theoretical
  • Gives a useful overview of information literacy for those previously unfamiliar with this aspect of teaching and learning

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Information Literacy: Recognising the Need

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Contents

Background to the conference

Information literacy: recognising the need

A national conference on the topic of information literacy 17th May 2006

Their themes include

Information literacy: recognising the need - an introduction

Context

What is Information Literacy?

Why is Information Literacy important now?

Information literacy: reviewing our position

References

Information Literacy: the new “pedagogy of the question”?

Abstract

Introduction

Empowering the learner through the pedagogy of the question

Information literacy, a profound educational issue

From institutions for teaching to institutions of learning?

References

Developing a Community of Practice: The Newcastle Information Literacy Project

Introduction

Methodology

Pick and Mix approach

Development through process – the Information Literacy Forum

Pedagogical infrastructure

Institutional embedding

Conclusion

References

Providing for the next generation: adopting interactive whiteboards in information literacy training.

References

Keeping up with the Google generation: the challenge for Information Literacy teachers

Abstract

Introduction

The Net Generation students

Google and Google Scholar

Metasearch

How does this affect Information Literacy?

Effects on teaching of Information Literacy

Conclusion

References

Information overload and the re-invention of brutality: a systemic view of information literacy

References

Working towards the Information Literate University

Introduction

What do we mean by the Information Literate University?

Academics and the ILU

Librarians and the ILU

Towards the ILU

References

Appendix 1

1. Information Literacy: Embryonic

2. Information Literacy: Intermediate

3. Towards the information literate university

Reflections on the ‘Information Literacy: recognising the need’ conference at Staffordshire University, 17th May 2006

Acknowledgment:

Cover

Information Literacy: Recognising the Need

Copyright

Contents

Background to the conference

Information literacy: recognising the need - an introduction

Information Literacy: the new “pedagogy of the question”?

Developing a Community of Practice: The Newcastle Information Literacy Project

Providing for the next generation: adopting interactive whiteboards in information literacy training.

Keeping up with the Google generation: the challenge for Information Literacy teachers

Information overload and the re-invention of brutality: a systemic view of information literacy

Working towards the Information Literate University

Reflections on the ‘Information Literacy: recognising the need’ conference at Staffordshire University, 17th May 2006

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