Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline: (Paperback)

Scott P. Libson

/ ISBN 13: 9798892555616

Published by Association of College & Research Libraries, 2025

Paperback. The Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education has broad applicability that can be customized for different areas of study. Librarians have created companion documents and subject-specific information literacy applications that show the ways the Framework applies to their various fields. In nine thorough sections, Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline shows the great diversity in how librarians understand, adapt, and apply the Framework. It explores how frames are applied when drafting learning outcomes, building research guides, crafting assignments, designing curricula for a particular discipline, and more. Arts Writing Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Business Education and Behavioral Studies Health Sciences Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline underlines the breadth of the Frameworks applicability and expands our understanding of information literacy through diverse interpretations. Subject, liaison, instruction, and new librarians will find many ideas in how other disciplines have adapted the Framework, as well as how to translate information literacy concepts for teaching faculty. Unveiling versatile strategies for enhancing information literacy, this work demonstrates how librarians adapt a foundational framework across academic disciplines from arts and humanities to sciences and health. It offers practical insights on crafting learning outcomes, research guides, assignments, and curricula. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798892555616

Synopsis:

 The Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education has broad applicability that can be customized for different areas of study. Librarians have created companion documents and subject-specific information literacy applications that show the ways the Framework applies to their various fields. 
 
In nine thorough sections, Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline shows the great diversity in how librarians understand, adapt, and apply the Framework. It explores how frames are applied when drafting learning outcomes, building research guides, crafting assignments, designing curricula for a particular discipline, and more. 

• Arts
• Writing
• Humanities
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences
• Business
• Education and Behavioral Studies
• Health
• Sciences 

Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline underlines the breadth of the Framework’s applicability and expands our understanding of information literacy through diverse interpretations. Subject, liaison, instruction, and new librarians will find many ideas in how other disciplines have adapted the Framework, as well as how to translate information literacy concepts for teaching faculty.
 

About the Author: Scott P. Libson is the special collections librarian in the Divinity Library at Yale University. He was previously the librarian for history, Jewish studies, and religious studies at Indiana University Bloomington. He has a PhD in history from Emory University. His research focuses on the American Protestant missionary movement and its connections with philanthropy in the early twentieth century.
 
Malia Willey is the collection development librarian at James Madison University. She is the liaison librarian for history, philosophy, and religion. She also has experience as a humanities librarian and an instruction coordinator. Malia has been an active member of the Reference and User Services Association’s History Section. She has a MA in history from the University of Maine and an MLS from Indiana University. Her research interests include humanities librarianship, disability studies, and professional development.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline:...
Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new