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Synopsis
<p class="MsoNormal">This book brings together a wide range of diverse perspectives on digital and
information literacy that provide a comprehensive blend of theory and practice
for library and information professionals. <o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Digital Literacy
Unpacked</i> demonstrates the
importance of digital literacy in all areas of life, the centrality of critical
thinking (a key element of both digital and information literacy), and the
essential role of library and information professionals in leading digital
literacy developments. It highlights the partnerships needed to deliver
excellence and presents case studies from a range of practitioners world-wide. <o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Includes coverage of:<o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><ul>
<li>approaches to digital literacy, including a discussion of terminology,
institutional approaches, and existing frameworks</li>
<li>an overview of digital literacy in HE and examples of good practice</li>
<li>openness and digital literacy with a discussion of OERs and MOOCs</li>
<li>the myth of digital natives</li>
<li>developing digital capabilities for staff</li>
<li>professional development for librarians</li>
<li>digital inclusion and lifelong employability in a digital world.</li>
</ul>
</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The book will be
useful reading for library and information professionals across the sector (FE,
HE, schools, business/corporate, special, public), institutional leaders and
managers, and LIS students. It will also be useful reading for educational
technologists, learning and teaching professionals, and anyone with an interest
in developing digital and information literacy capabilities in their students,
teachers and customers. <o:p></p>
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About the Author
Katharine Reedy is a digital literacy and learning design specialist. She was active in the field of digital and information literacy for over 10 years in different roles within the Open University Library before joining the OU Learning Design team in 2016. Her focus is on curriculum development, including the award-winning Being digital collection and the OU's Digital and information literacy framework. She has a strong interest in learning design and its potential to improve the study experience, and actively promotes the involvement of students in curriculum design. Katharine is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and chartered member of CILIP. Her contribution to digital and information literacy was recognised in 2015 with the award of Information Literacy Practitioner of the Year. Jo Parker is a Senior Library Manager at the Open University Library, with particular responsibility for developing digital and information literacy strategy. Her current role is leading institutional digital capabilities development. She is a `jolly good fellow' - a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellow, a Fellow of the HEA, and a Fellow of the Leadership Foundation, as well as holder of an OU Teaching Award. She has co-edited two previous books for Facet, and was 2017's `runner up' in LILAC's Information literacy practitioner award.
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