Information literacy and lifelong learning: Policy issues, the workplace, health and public libraries.

Crawford, John; Irving, Christine

Abstract

Reviews the role of information literacy in developing employability skills, personal health management, and informal learning from a variety of areas including: information policy issues, information usage and training needs and skills development, early years education, lifelong learning and the role of information literacy in relevant organisations including government departments, skills agencies, and professional bodies. Case studies and examples of good practice are included from Europe, including the UK, North America and Australasia. Value and impact assessment, policy making and issues for the future are discussed. An e-book version of this title will be available from Chandos Publishing Online. See more at: http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/book.aspx?bookID=2618&ChandosTitle=1

Citation

Crawford, J., & Irving, C. (2013). Information literacy and lifelong learning: Policy issues, the workplace, health and public libraries. Chandos Publishing

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: 2013-10
• Deposit Date: Nov 28, 2013
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: Information literacy and lifelong learning: Policy issues, the workplace, health and public libraries
• ISBN: 978 1 84334 682 1
• Keywords: Information literacy; employability skills; informal learning
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6506