{"product_id":"9781783306350","title":"Information Literacy Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive and subject-defining handbook draws together the work of an international group of researchers and educators to collectively recognize information literacy (IL) as a maturing soft applied discipline.Showcasing current and historical scholarly research and including contributions from the world’s leading researchers and practitioners in the field of IL, this handbook provides a rich understanding of the nature of information literacy, including its traditions and significant history, shared approaches to inquiry, base of knowledge, and growing communication networks. Chapters cover:Current perspectives on the discipline of information literacy;National and international IL advocacy, research and educational development;The history of information literacy to present day;Theories and methodologies used by IL researchers;Ethical concerns and information challenges faced by individuals and societies;IL models and approaches that guide IL education and research;Information literacy communication networks, conferences and publications.Authoritative and encyclopaedic in nature, this state-of-the-art handbook presents the substantial impact of recognising IL as a discipline in nurturing new research and education and is an essential read for LIS academics, teachers, administrators, practitioners and students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karen F. Kaufmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403195380030,"sku":"9781783306350","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/files\/9781783306350.jpg?v=1761195983","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9781783306350","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}