{"product_id":"information-literacy-handbook","title":"The 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowcasing 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent perspectives on the discipline of information literacy;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNational and international IL advocacy, research and educational development;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe history of information literacy to present day;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTheories and methodologies used by IL researchers;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthical concerns and information challenges faced by individuals and societies;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIL models and approaches that guide IL education and research;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation literacy communication networks, conferences and publications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthoritative 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":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57487869772149,"sku":"9781783306350","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781783306350.jpg?v=1786355091","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/information-literacy-handbook","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}