Information Literacy Through Theory
Information Literacy Through Theory
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Information literacy research is growing in importance, but there are still significant theoretical gaps. Information Literacy Through Theory provides an approachable introduction to theory development and use in information literacy research, with each chapter focusing on a particular theory and unpacking its assumptions and implications. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in creating and advancing conceptually rich information literacy research and practice.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Information literacy research is gaining increasing significance, as evidenced by the steady rise in dissertations and research papers in this field. Nevertheless, significant theoretical gaps persist.
Information Literacy Through Theory offers a user-friendly introduction to theory development and application within information literacy research. It creates a platform for prominent theorists in the field to engage in discussions, question, and reflect on the relevance of theory in information literacy research, as well as its implications for this work in diverse contexts. Each chapter focuses on a specific theory, such as information literacy and the social, information literacy through an equity mindset, and delves into the assumptions the theory makes about key concepts and the ways in which it either empowers or restricts our understanding of information literacy.
This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in fostering and advancing conceptually rich information literacy research and practice.
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783305896
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