Digital Literacy Unpacked

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.

Digital Literacy
Unpacked 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.

Includes coverage of:

• approaches to digital literacy, including a discussion of terminology,
  institutional approaches, and existing frameworks


• an overview of digital literacy in HE and examples of good practice


• openness and digital literacy with a discussion of OERs and MOOCs


• the myth of digital natives


• developing digital capabilities for staff


• professional development for librarians


• digital inclusion and lifelong employability in a digital world.

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.