Information Literacy: A Practitioner's Guide (Chandos Series for Information Professionals) (Chandos Information Professional Series) - Hardcover

Susie Andretta

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843340666 ISBN 13: 9781843340669

Publisher: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Taking an international approach, this book explores two main models of Information Literacy or IL: the SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries) Seven Pillars of Information Skills and the IL competencies identified by the ALA (American Library Association). Practical examples for the development of IL skills identified by these models are illustrated using printed and web-based resources. The process of integrating IL provision within a programme of study is outlined to illustrate two strategies underpinning this integration at generic-skills level, the plug & play approach, and at subject-specific level, the research skills approach. A range of diagnostic and assessment methods, to monitor the iterative process of IL skills development, are also presented within these frameworks.

Key Features: explores practical applications of two major IL models; explores strategies to integrate IL provision in a multi-disciplinary environment; illustrates the developments of independent learning skills through examples taken from different levels of provision at course level and from different levels of competences at user level.

Readership: Information practitioners operating in teaching as well as library support roles who are interested, or required, to develop IL. Academics in management positions responsible for the implementation of learning and teaching strategies.

About this title

About the Author

Susie Andretta is based at the Department of Applied Social Sciences, London Metropolitan University. The authors expertise in IL originates from research on the implementation of user-education programmes in combination with student-centred learning strategies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843340666
• ISBN 13: 9781843340669
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232