Critical Literacy For Information Professionals

Author : Sarah McNicol
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783300822

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Critical Literacy for Information Professionals by Sarah McNicol Pdf

This edited collection explores critical literacy theory and provides practical guidance to how it can be taught and applied in libraries. Critical literacy asks fundamental questions about our understanding of knowledge. Unlike more conventional approaches to literacy and resource evaluation, with critical literacy there is no single ‘correct’ way to read and respond to a text or resource. A commitment to equity and social justice sets critical literacy apart from many other types of literacy and links it to wider societal debates, such as internationalization, community cohesion and responses to disability. The book provides a foundation of critical literacy theory, as applied to libraries; combines theory and practice to explore critical literacy in relation to different user groups, and offers practical ways to introduce critical literacy approaches in libraries. Contributed to by international experts from across library sectors, the book covers topics including: radical information literacy as an approach to critical literacy education critical literacy and mature students physical and digital disability access in libraries teaching critical literacy skills in a multicultural, multilingual school community teaching media literacy developing critical literacy skills in an online environment new media and critical literacy. Critical Literacy for Information Professionals also contains a series of practically-focussed case studies that describe tools or approaches that librarians have used to engage users in critical literacy. Drawing on examples from across library sectors including schools, public libraries, universities, workplaces and healthcare, these illustrate how critical literacy can be applied across a variety of library settings, including online and new media environments. Accessible to those with little knowledge of critical literacy, while also introducing debates and ideas to those with more experience of the field, this book will be essential reading for librarians, information professionals and managers in all sectors, students of library and information science, school and higher education teachers and researchers.

Author : Annie Downey
Publisher : Library Juice Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1634000242

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Critical Information Literacy by Annie Downey Pdf

"Provides a snapshot of the current state of critical information literacy as it is enacted and understood by academic librarians"--

Author : Lua Gregory,Shana Higgins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1936117568

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Information Literacy and Social Justice by Lua Gregory,Shana Higgins Pdf

"Discusses information literacy and its social justice aspects, through a selection of chapters addressing the values of intellectual freedom, social responsibility, and democracy in relation to the sociopolitical context of library work"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Thomas P. Mackey,Trudi E. Jacobson
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781555709891

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Metaliteracy: Reinventing Information Literacy to Empower Learners by Thomas P. Mackey,Trudi E. Jacobson Pdf

Today’s learners communicate, create, and share information using a range of information technologies such as social media, blogs, microblogs, wikis, mobile devices and apps, virtual worlds, and MOOCs. In Metaliteracy, respected information literacy experts Mackey and Jacobson present a comprehensive structure for information literacy theory that builds on decades of practice while recognizing the knowledge required for an expansive and interactive information environment. The concept of metaliteracy expands the scope of traditional information skills (determine, access, locate, understand, produce, and use information) to include the collaborative production and sharing of information in participatory digital environments (collaborate, produce, and share) prevalent in today’s world. Combining theory and case studies, the authors Show why media literacy, visual literacy, digital literacy, and a host of other specific literacies are critical for informed citizens in the twenty-first centuryOffer a framework for engaging in today’s information environments as active, selfreflective, and critical contributors to these collaborative spacesConnect metaliteracy to such topics as metadata, the Semantic Web, metacognition, open education, distance learning, and digital storytellingThis cutting-edge approach to information literacy will help your students grasp an understanding of the critical thinking and reflection required to engage in technology spaces as savvy producers, collaborators, and sharers.

Author : Trudi E. Jacobson ,Thomas P. Mackey
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838913796

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Metaliteracy in Practice by Trudi E. Jacobson ,Thomas P. Mackey Pdf

Author : Julia Bauder
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838937501

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Data Literacy in Academic Libraries by Julia Bauder Pdf

We live in a data-driven world, much of it processed and served up by increasingly complex algorithms, and evaluating its quality requires its own skillset. As a component of information literacy, it's crucial that students learn how to think critically about statistics, data, and related visualizations. Here, Bauder and her fellow contributors show how librarians are helping students to access, interpret, critically assess, manage, handle, and ethically use data. Offering readers a roadmap for effectively teaching data literacy at the undergraduate level, this volume explores such topics as the potential for large-scale library/faculty partnerships to incorporate data literacy instruction across the undergraduate curriculum; how the principles of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education can help to situate data literacy within a broader information literacy context; a report on the expectations of classroom faculty concerning their students’ data literacy skills; various ways that librarians can partner with faculty; case studies of two initiatives spearheaded by Purdue University Libraries and University of Houston Libraries that support faculty as they integrate more work with data into their courses; Barnard College’s Empirical Reasoning Center, which provides workshops and walk-in consultations to more than a thousand students annually; how a one-shot session using the PolicyMap data mapping tool can be used to teach students from many different disciplines; diving into quantitative data to determine the truth or falsity of potential “fake news” claims; and a for-credit, librarian-taught course on information dissemination and the ethical use of information.

Author : Samantha Schmehl Hines,David Ketchum
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781839094842

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Critical Librarianship by Samantha Schmehl Hines,David Ketchum Pdf

This book offers a timely mix of thought-provoking chapters bringing together national and global studies on critical librarianship, and conveying the kind of research which current library managers and researchers need, mixing theory with a good dose of pragmatism.

Author : Maria T. Accardi,Emily Drabinski,Alana Kumbier
Publisher : Library Juice Press, LLC
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781936117406

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Critical Library Instruction by Maria T. Accardi,Emily Drabinski,Alana Kumbier Pdf

"A collection of articles about various ways of applying critical pedagogy and related educational theories to library instruction"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Lisa P. Stevens,Thomas W. Bean
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452236414

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Critical Literacy by Lisa P. Stevens,Thomas W. Bean Pdf

"This is an excellent text. I particularly liked how the authors share examples of critical literacy throughout the book, especially with digital and multimedia texts." —Peter McDermott, The Sage Colleges "Through realistic discussion of how text shapes us and is shaped by us, Critical Literacy provides pre- and in-service teachers with concrete ways to engage in critical literacy practices with children from elementary through high school." —Cheryl A. Kreutter, St. John Fisher College ...a unique, practical critical literacy text with concrete examples and theoretical tools for pre- and in-service teachers Authors Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean explore the historical and political foundations of critical literacy and present a comprehensive examination of its uses for K-12 classroom practice. Key Features: · Focuses on the nexus of critical literacy theory and practice through real classroom examples, vignettes, and conversations among teachers and teacher educators · Illustrates how critical literacy practices are enacted in the classroom at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. · Offers step-by-step teaching strategies for implementing critical literacy in K-12 classrooms at different paces, depending on existing curriculum Intended Audience: This is an excellent supplemental text for a variety of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in education departments on how to teach reading and writing. This text will also appeal to instructors and students exploring issues of representation, linguistics, and critical deconstruction.

Author : Nicole Pagowsky,Kelly McElroy
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 0838988466

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Critical Library Pedagogy Handbook by Nicole Pagowsky,Kelly McElroy Pdf

-A collection designed by instruction librarians to promote critical thinking and engaged learning, this volume provides teaching librarians detailed, ready-to-use, and easily adaptable lesson ideas to help students understand and be transformed by information literacy threshold concepts. The lessons in this book, created by teaching librarians across the country, are categorized according to the six information literacy frames identified in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education---

Author : Candice Benjes-Small,Rebecca K. Miller
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838915134

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The New Instruction Librarian by Candice Benjes-Small,Rebecca K. Miller Pdf

The sheer amount of resources on the subject of information literacy is staggering. Yet a comprehensive but concise roadmap specifically for librarians who are new to instruction, or who are charged with training someone who is, has remained elusive. Until now. This book cuts through the jargon and rhetoric to ease the transition into library instruction, offering support to all those involved, including library supervisors, colleagues, and trainees. Grounded in research on teaching and learning from numerous disciplines, not just library literature, this book shows how to set up new instruction librarians for success, with advice on completing an environmental scan, strategies for recruiting efficiently, and a training checklist; walks readers step by step through training a new hire or someone new to instruction, complete with hands-on activities and examples;explores the different roles an instruction librarian is usually expected to play, such as educator, project manager, instructional designer, and teaching partner;demonstrates the importance of performance evaluation and management, including assessment and continuing education, both formal and informal; andprovides guided reading lists for further in-depth study of a topic. A starter kit for librarians new to instruction, this resource will be useful for training coordinators as well as for self-training.

Author : Vivian Maria Vasquez
Publisher : International Reading Assn
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 0872075052

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Getting Beyond "I Like the Book" by Vivian Maria Vasquez Pdf

"Getting Beyond "I Like the Book": Creating Space for Critical Literacy in k-6 Classrooms" (second edition) draws you into life in classrooms where students and teachers together use critical literacy as a framework for taking on local and global issues like racism and gender using books and everyday texts such as school posters and advertisements. This expanded second edition includes the following features: (1) Two additional content areas chapters--science and social studies--to emphasize that critical literacy is not just a part of the literacy curriculum; (2) a new chapter on new technologies such as websites, videos, and podcasts and their impact on critical literacy; and (3) a fresh focus interspersed throughout the book on multimedia literacy and using multimedia text sets. In addition, reflection questions at the end of each chapter can help you connect the ideas in this book with your experiences.

Author : Laura Saunders,Melissa Autumn Wong
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 1946011096

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Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers by Laura Saunders,Melissa Autumn Wong Pdf

"This open access textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to instruction in all types of library and information settings. Designed for students in library instruction courses, the text is also a resource for new and experienced professionals seeking best practices and selected resources to support their instructional practice. Organized around the backward design approach and written by LIS faculty members with expertise in teaching and learning, this book offers clear guidance on writing learning outcomes, designing assessments, and choosing and implementing instructional strategies, framed by clear and accessible explanations of learning theories. The text takes a critical approach to pedagogy and emphasizes inclusive and accessible instruction. Using a theory into practice approach that will move students from learning to praxis, each chapter includes practical examples, activities, and templates to aid readers in developing their own practice and materials."--Publisher's description.

Author : Natalie Greene Taylor,Paul T. Jaeger
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838938126

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Foundations of Information Literacy by Natalie Greene Taylor,Paul T. Jaeger Pdf

It’s not hyperbole to conclude that in today’s world, information literacy is essential for survival and success; and also that, if left unchecked, the social consequences of widespread misinformation and information illiteracy will only continue to grow more dire. Thus its study must be at the core of every education. But while many books have been written on information literacy, this text is the first to examine information literacy from a cross-national, cross-cultural, and cross-institutional perspective. From this book, readers will learn about information literacy in a wide variety of contexts, including academic and school libraries, public libraries, special libraries, and archives, through research and literature that has previously been siloed in specialized publications; come to understand why information literacy is not just an issue of information and technology, but also a broader community and societal issue; get an historical overview of advertising, propaganda, disinformation, misinformation, and illiteracy; gain knowledge of both applied strategies for working with individuals and for addressing the issues in community contexts; find methods for combating urgent societal ills caused and exacerbated by misinformation; and get tools and techniques for advocacy, activism, and self-reflection throughout one’s career.

Author : Elizabeth Brookbank,Jess Haigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 191150021X

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Critical Library Pedagogy in Practice by Elizabeth Brookbank,Jess Haigh Pdf

An edited collection exploring various aspects of critical pedagogy and how it can be applied to information literacy teaching. The chapters are focused on the work and practice of librarians in various countries and fields, both within a classroom context and wider explorations of collection management and critical library liaison, as well as deep dives into the theory of a more critical librarianship praxis. The book is inspired by the success of the Critical Library Pedagogy Handbook (2016) and aims to be a useful guide to exploring critical practice further.