The Information Literacy Handbook

Showcasing 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

• current perspectives on the discipline of information literacy;
• national and international IL advocacy, research, and educational development;
• the history of information literacy to present day;
• theories and methodologies used by IL researchers;
• ethical concerns and information challenges faced by individuals and societies;
• IL models and approaches that guide IL education and research; and
• information literacy communication networks, conferences and publications.