Information literacy in the digital age
By: by Laura Perdew
Series: Essential library of the information age; Essential library of the information age
Publisher: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing; ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781680777499; 9781680782851
Subjects: Digital media; Juvenile literature; Information literacy; Media literacy; Internet; JUVENILE NONFICTION; Social Science; Sociology
Description: The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. This book examines the challenges involved in seeking and evaluating information from the vast array of sources available through digital technology. Trxt, photographs, and back matter give readers a clear look at these complex issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Literacy in the Information Age; title: The History of Literacy; title: The New Face of Information; title: Finding the Correct Information; title: Critical Evaluation; title: Learning How to Share in the Digital Age; title: Ethics and Responsibility; title: Significant Effects of Technology; title: The Future of Literacy; title: Essential Facts.