Information Literacy Landscapes

Drawing upon the author's on going research into information literacy, Information Literacy Landscapes explores the nature of the phenomenon from a socio-cultural perspective, which offers a more holistic approach to understanding information literacy as a catalyst for learning. This perspective emphasizes the dynamic relationship between learner and environment in the construction of knowledge. The approach underlines the importance of contextuality, through which social, cultural and embodied factors influence formal and informal learning. This book contributes to the understanding of information literacy and its role in formal and informal contexts.

• Explores the shape of information literacy within education and workplace contexts
• Introduces a holistic definition of information literacy which has been drawn from empirical studies in the workplace
• Introduces a range of sensitizing concepts for researchers and practitioners

Auteur

Dr Annemaree Lloyd is a senior lecturer at the School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia. Dr Lloyd's research focuses on information literacy in theoretical and applied contexts. Dr Lloyd is particularly interested in workplace information literacy where she has worked with fire fighters and ambulance officers to understand how information literacy manifests as a socio-cultural practice.

Texte du rabat

Emphasizes the dynamic relationship between learner and environment in the construction of knowledge. This book contributes to our understanding of information literacy and its role in formal and informal contexts. It explores the shape of information literacy within education and workplace contexts.

Résumé
Drawing on the author's ongoing research into information literacy, Information Literacy Landscapes explores the nature of the phenomenon from a socio-cultural perspective, which offers a more holistic approach to understanding information literacy as a catalyst for learning.

Contenu

Definitions of information literacy; Social practice theories; Information literacy in higher education settings; Information literacy in the workplace; Information literacy in community settings; Landscape of information literacy; Sensitizing issues for researchers and practitioners.