Digital Literacy Unpacked

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This book brings together a wide range of diverse perspectives on digital and information literacy to provide a comprehensive blend of theory and practice for library and information professionals and others with an interest in this area.Digital Literacy Unpacked demonstrates the importance of digital literacy in all areas of life, the centrality of critical thinking (a key element of both digital and information literacy), and the essential role of library and information professionals in leading digital literacy developments. It highlights the partnerships needed to deliver excellence and presents case studies from a range of practitioners world-wide.Includes coverage of: - approaches to digital literacy, including a discussion of terminology, institutional approaches, and existing frameworks - an overview of digital literacy in HE and examples of good practice - openness and digital literacy with a discussion of OERs - the myth of digital natives - developing digital capabilities for staff - professional development for librarians - digital inclusion and lifelong employability in a digital world.

• Reihe: Facet Publishing
• ISBN: 9781783301973
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.08.2018
• Größe: 234 x 154 mm
• Verlag: Facet Publishing - IPSUK
• Herausgegeben von: Katharine Reedy, Jo Parker