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 soci

Searching for Information (Literacy) -- Defining Information Literacy -- Information Literacy in the Context of Information Behavior and Everyday Life -- The Op

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

Foreword by Alan S. Inouye; Afterword by Nancy Kranich The first of its kind, this important new text provides a much-needed introduction to the myriad informat

Attempts to cover all aspects of information literacy, from the origins of the concept to its economic and political importance.