Information Literacy Through Theory
Information literacy research is growing in importance, as evidenced by the steady increase in dissertations and research papers in this area. However, significant theoretical gaps remain.
Information Literacy Through Theory provides an approachable introduction to theory development and use within information literacy research. It creates a platform for key theorists in the field to discuss, interrogate, and reflect on the applicability of theory within information literacy research, addressing the implications for this work across various contexts.
Each chapter considers a particular theory as its focal point, ranging from information literacy and the social to information literacy viewed through an equity mindset. The authors unpack what assumptions the theory makes about key concepts and explore the ways in which the theory enables or constrains our understanding of information literacy.
This book serves as a focal point for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the creation and advancement of conceptually rich information literacy research and practice.
Information literacy research is growing in importance, as evidenced by the steady increase in dissertations and research papers in this area. However, significant theoretical gaps remain.
Information Literacy Through Theory provides an approachable introduction to theory development and use within information literacy research. It creates a platform for key theorists in the field to discuss, interrogate, and reflect on the applicability of theory within information literacy research, addressing the implications for this work across various contexts.
Each chapter considers a particular theory as its focal point, ranging from information literacy and the social to information literacy viewed through an equity mindset. The authors unpack what assumptions the theory makes about key concepts and explore the ways in which the theory enables or constrains our understanding of information literacy.
This book serves as a focal point for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the creation and advancement of conceptually rich information literacy research and practice.
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Information literacy research is growing in importance, as evidenced by the steady increase in dissertations and research papers in this area. However, significant theoretical gaps remain.
Information Literacy Through Theory provides an approachable introduction to theory development and use within information literacy research. It creates a platform for key theorists in the field to discuss, interrogate, and reflect on the applicability of theory within information literacy research, addressing the implications for this work across various contexts.
Each chapter considers a particular theory as its focal point, ranging from information literacy and the social to information literacy viewed through an equity mindset. The authors unpack what assumptions the theory makes about key concepts and explore the ways in which the theory enables or constrains our understanding of information literacy.
This book serves as a focal point for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the creation and advancement of conceptually rich information literacy research and practice.
