Libraries empowering society through digital literacy / edited by Heather Todd, Prudence W. Dalrymple, Luisa Marquardt and Ning Zou.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Todd, Heather, editor.

Dalrymple, Prudence W., editor.

Marquardt, Luisa, editor.

Zou, Ning, editor.

Series:

IFLA publications ; 0344-6891 188.

IFLA Publications, 0344-6891 ; Volume 188

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries and society.

Library science--Social aspects.

Library science.

Computer literacy--Libraries.

Computer literacy.

Information literacy--Libraries.

Information literacy.

Digital divide.

Physical Description:

vii, 429 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter Saur, [2025]

Summary:

"High-speed connectivity, massive growth in social media, the ubiquity of mobile devices, and the emergence of artificial intelligence have led to information confusion, chaos and complexity. The ability for everyone to create, find, evaluate, use and apply information effectively is critical to successful personal, societal and global outcomes. Libraries and librarians must adapt their services and instructional approaches to engage with digital natives, immigrants and refugees to ensure all gain the competencies required by digital citizens. What constitutes digital literacy and how can we do it better? This book explores concepts, frameworks, and practices in digital literacy to foster adoption of initiatives to extend digital literacy to all." -- Back cover

Contents:

Part 1: Public and school libraries promote digital literacy through digital access and skills building

Part II: Academic libraries take novel approaches to advance digital skills

Part III: The influence of digital information.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9783110530827

3110530821

OCLC:

1547659234