Information Literacy: A Practitioner’s Guide

by Susie Andretta

Taking an international approach, this book explores two main models of Information Literacy or the SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries) Seven Pillars of Information Skills and the IL competencies identified by the ALA (American Library Association). Practical examples for the development of IL skills identified by these models are illustrated using printed and web-based resources. The process of integrating IL provision within a programme of study is outlined to illustrate two strategies underpinning this integration at generic-skills level, the ‘plug & play’ approach, and at subject-specific level, the ‘research skills approach’. A range of diagnostic and assessment methods, to monitor the iterative process of IL skills development, are also presented within these frameworks.

Genres: Nonfiction

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Romany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who on earth would give this book 1 star? Written in 2005 (16 years ago) this does EXACTLY what it says on the box. A practitioner's guide (not a "teacher" or "trainer's" guide), this book gives academic librarians the basic history of "bibliographic instruction" all the way up until "info lit" became a thing. Frameworks from the UK, USA and Australia are compared and contrasted, and two case studies are offered that actually give enough detail so that you can apply this stuff to your own practice. Still relevant, still good.

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book for university course- interesting, but outdated.