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Publication Date: 2016
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Beyond the Hyperbole: Information Literacy Reconsidered
Julien, Heidi
Communications in Information Literacy, v10 n2 p124-131 2016
Information literacy, as a concept, has suffered from terminological confusion and has been burdened with untenable expectations. In addition, insufficient attention has been given to the place of information with the context of information behavior or information practices generally. Significant challenges remain to developing information literacy, but its value remains relevant.
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Misconceptions, Educational Benefits, Computer Literacy, Definitions, Media Literacy, Information Seeking, Library Instruction, Social Environment
Communications in Information Literacy. Director, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Library, Schusterman Center, 4502 East 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135. Tel: 918-660-3222; Fax: 918-660-3215; e-mail: editors@comminfolit.org; Web site: http://www.comminfolit.org
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