{"product_id":"9781783306350-the-information-literacy-handbook","title":"The Information Literacy Handbook","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharting the Discipline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eInformation Literacy Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e will showcase works that collectively support the case that information literacy is a maturing soft applied discipline. The recognition of information literacy as a discipline will provide substantial outcomes, including nurturing new research and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive and subject-defining handbook draws together the work of an international group of researchers and educators to collectively recognize information literacy (IL) as a maturing soft applied discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowcasing current and historical scholarly research and including contributions from the world’s leading researchers and practitioners in the field of IL, this handbook provides a rich understanding of the nature of information literacy, including its traditions and significant history, shared approaches to inquiry, base of knowledge, and growing communication networks. Chapters cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent perspectives on the discipline of information literacy;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational and international IL advocacy, research and educational development;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of information literacy to present day;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheories and methodologies used by IL researchers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthical concerns and information challenges faced by individuals and societies;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIL models and approaches that guide IL education and research;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation literacy communication networks, conferences and publications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthoritative and encyclopaedic in nature, this state-of-the-art handbook presents the substantial impact of recognising IL as a discipline in nurturing new research and education and is an essential read for LIS academics, teachers, administrators, practitioners and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58373315527030,"sku":"9781783306350","price":272.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_41105312.jpg?v=1785489977","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781783306350-the-information-literacy-handbook","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}