Information literacy in the digital age an evidence-based approach / Teresa S. Welsh and Melissa S. Wright.

Author/creator Welsh, Teresa S.
Other author Wright, Melissa S.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOxford, U.K. : Chandos Publishing, 2010.
Descriptionxvii, 218 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Social Sciences 2010
Subjects

SeriesChandos information professional series
Chandos information professional series. ^A573399
Contents What is information literacy? -- Cultural literacy -- Library literacy : history, types, and roles -- Library literacy : information sources, classification systems -- Ethical literacy : scholarly communication and the academic code of conduct -- Network's literacy : database searching -- Computer literacy : computer hardware and software -- Network literacy : the Internet and the World Wide Web -- Media literacy and visual literacy -- Government literacy -- Financial literacy -- Writing a research paper -- Conclusion.
Summary This title details the various types of literacy that are important in the digital age of rapid technological change and information resources in a variety of formats. Each topic it addresses includes contextual background information, basic concepts, a resource list and activities to reinforce learning.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013497611
ISBN9781843345169 (hbk.)
ISBN1843345161 (hbk.)
ISBN1843345153 (pbk.)
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