Foundations of information literacy / Natalie Greene Taylor and Paul T. Jaeger.

includes bibliographical references and index

Table of contents Searching for Information (Literacy)
Defining Information Literacy
Information Literacy in the Context of Information Behavior and Everyday Life
The Operationalization of Information Literacy, Part I: Academic and School Libraries
The Operationalization of Information Literacy, Part II: Public Libraries, Special Libraries, and Archives
Information Literacy Is a Human Right, as Essential as Can Be
Controlling Information Literacy
Literacy Politics and Literacy Policies
Why Libraries?
Intermission: Verities and Balderdash
The Field Guide to Incorrect Information
A Brief History of Advertising, Propaganda, and Other Delights
Pandemic Style Disinformation, Misinformation, and Illiteracy
Toward Lifelong Information Literacy
Advocacy, Activism, and Self-Reflection for Information (Literacy) Professionals
The Social Infrastructure for Information Literacy
The Lifelong Information Literacy Society

Drawing upon both the latest research and best practices, the authors address information literacy in ways relevant for all types of libraries, providing both the broader context and a range of applied strategies and programs for promoting and teaching information literacy"-- Provided by publisher

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