Sociological and psychological aspects of information literacy in higher education

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Title:

Author:

Neely, Teresa Y.

ISBN:

9780810841055

Personal Author:

Neely, Teresa Y.

Publication Information:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2002.

Physical Description:

x, 188 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Contents:

Ch. 1. Investigating Information Literacy -- Ch. 2. The Information Literacy Framework -- Ch. 3. Evaluation, Relevance, and Information Literacy -- Ch. 4. Research Findings and Summary -- Ch. 5. Research Summary and Conclusions.

Abstract:

"Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Information Literacy in Higher Education is a useful addition to any librarian's collection, specifically those at academic research institutions, and will serve as a useful textbook in library and information science programs."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Information literacy -- Social aspects.

Information literacy -- Psychological aspects.

Relevance.

College students -- Attitudes.

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Summary

This illuminating resource presents an alternative, more holistic approach to information literacy that is not commonly explored. Neely investigates a number of sociological and psychological factors believed to affect college-level students' ability to make judgements, including exposure to and experience in information environments and subsequent performance in such environments. Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Information Literacy in Higher Education describes Neely's investigation, her data collection methods, as well as her data analysis, and explains how her thesis research led her to create guidelines on how academic institutions can improve their approach to information literacy. Included are several recommendations for those exploring future research options on information literacy, as well as guidelines on how academic institutions can better serve students in information literacy.