Description
Book SynopsisThis work helps library educators address information literacy assessment issues systematically within their own settings. Global trends and cultural contexts are duly noted in exploring assessment processes and use, as well as in analyzing and categorizing existing assessment instruments.
Trade ReviewThis title takes the conversation about information literacy to its next logical step, and does it in a scholarly, yet readable, fashion....bulleted lists are found throughout the narrative, making the reading and finding of information easier. Chapter notes, an extensive bibliography, and a detailed index add to the book's value. * Booklist, April 2008 *
Farmer and Henri disentangle the conceptual and practical complexities of information literacy in an insightful, well-researched, yet very accessible manner....Recommended. * CHOICE, November 2008 *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface: The Back Story Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Definitions of Information Literacy Chapter 4 2. The Importance of Information Literacy Chapter 5 3. Learning, Information Literacy, and Assessment Chapter 6 4. The Conditions for Information Literacy Assessment Chapter 7 5. The Role of Assessment Chapter 8 6. Assessment Processes Chapter 9 7. Problems in Assessing Information Literacy Chapter 10 8. Existing Information Literacy Assessment Instruments Part 11 Bibliography Part 12 Index Part 13 About the Authors
