New from ACRL - “Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline: Using and Creating Adaptations of the Framework”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline: Using and Creating Adaptations of the Framework,” edited by Scott P. Libson and Malia Willey, exploring how frames are applied when drafting learning outcomes, building research guides, crafting assignments, and designing curricula for a particular discipline.

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.

• 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.

“Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline: Using and Creating Adaptations of the Framework” is available for purchase in print and as an ebook through the ALA Online Store; in print through Amazon.com; via EBSCO, ProQuest, and other ebook vendors; and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for international customers.

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