Using Context in Information Literacy Instruction: Beyond Basic Skills by Alliso

Description: Using Context in Information Literacy Instruction by Allison Hosier Shows how to teach information literacy as something other than a basic skill, but also how to do it in whatever mode of teaching youre most often engaged in, whether thats a credit-bearing course, a one-shot session, a tutorial, a reference desk interaction, or a library program. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hosier shows academic librarians how to use context when teaching information literacy, an approach that offers a substantive and enduring impact on students lifelong learning.Librarians know that information literacy is much more complex and nuanced than the basic library research skill that its often portrayed as; in fact, as outlined by the ACRL Framework, research is a contextual activity. But the settings in which we teach often constrain our ability to take a more layered approach. This book not only shows you how to teach information literacy as something other than a basic skill, but also how to do it in whatever mode of teaching youre most often engaged in, whether thats a credit-bearing course, a one-shot session, a tutorial, a reference desk interaction, or a library program. Author Biography Allison Hosier is an instructor and scholar of information literacy at the University at Albany, SUNY. Her current scholarship focuses on studying and thinking about research as an activity with important contextual implications. She writes about her work regularly on her website Studying Research . Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction: The Next Step for Information Literacy Chapter 1: Understanding the Contextual Nature of Research Chapter 2: Teaching the Contextual Nature of Research Chapter 3: How Research Starts and the Importance of Context Chapter 4: Appropriate Sources (and How to Find Them): Considering Context Chapter 5: Evaluating Information Through a Contextual Lens Chapter 6: The Role of Context in Using Information Chapter 7: Creating Information with Context in Mind Conclusion Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography Project Appendix B: Example Assessment Questions Review "I found the book to be engaging and thought provoking. It is packed with ideas for teaching and engaging learners while exploring the role of context. I would recommend this book to academic librarians and others who are interested in information literacy instruction." -- Journal of Hospital Librarianship"Hosiers anecdotes and reflection questions will facilitate the integration of this context into not only library courses and one-shots but also research interactions outside the classroom and online. This volume will appeal to academic librarians who want to challenge current instruction conventions or incorporate subtle changes in their (perhaps hard-won) existing information literacy instruction programs." -- Choice"An exceptionally informative, impressively organized and thoroughly user friendly instructional guide that will be of immense value to library science students, novice librarians, and even more experienced library staff members and directors." -- Library Bookwatch Review Quote "Hosiers anecdotes and reflection questions will facilitate the integration of this context into not only library courses and one-shots but also research interactions outside the classroom and online. This volume will appeal to academic librarians who want to challenge current instruction conventions or incorporate subtle changes in their (perhaps hard-won) existing information literacy instruction programs." -- Choice Details ISBN0838937985 Author Allison Hosier Short Title Using Context in Information Literacy Instruction: Beyond Basic Skills Pages 176 Language English ISBN-10 0838937985 ISBN-13 9780838937983 Format Paperback Subtitle Beyond Basic Skills Imprint ALA Editions Publisher American Library Association Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-01-03 AU Release Date 2022-01-03 NZ Release Date 2022-01-03 US Release Date 2022-01-03 UK Release Date 2022-01-03 DEWEY 028.70711 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134448191;

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