Information literacy books
This page lists relatively new books on information literacy. It is not an exhaustive list - it is those items that have been drawn to the attention of the CILIP CSG Information Literacy group. Please let us know of other current books on the topic.
Whitworth, A. (2009) Information obesity. Oxford: Chandos. ISBN: 9781843344490There is an accompanying website at http://130.88.43.233/elwww/informationobesity/index.html
Devine, J. and Egger-Sider, F. (2009) Going Beyond Google: the invisible web in learning and teaching. London: Facet. ISBN: 9781856046589
See Facet for more information.
Basili, C. (Ed) (2008) Information Literacy at the cross-road of Education and Information Policies in Europe . Rome: CNR. ISBN: 9788880800965
See CNR for more information.
Brabazon, T. (2007) The University of Google: education in the (post) information age. Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing. ISBN: 9780754670971
See Ashgate Publishing for more information and read Mark Callan's review on JIL.
Calvo, M., Sætre, T., and Rafste, E. (2008) Information Literacy Education: A Process Approach. Professionalising the Pedagogical Role of Academic Libraries. Oxford: Chandos. ISBN: 9781843343868
See Chandos for further infromation.
Cook, D. and Sittler, R. (eds) (2008) Practical pedagogy for library instructors: 17 innovative strategies to improve student learning. Chicago: ACRL. ISBN: 9780838984581
See ALAstore for further information and why not read Jacqui Weetman Da Costa's review in JIL.
Cox, C.N. and Lindsay, E.B. (eds) (2008) Information literacy instruction handbook . Chicago: ACRL. ISBN: 9780838909638
See ALAstore for further information.
Godwin, P. and Parker, J. (2008) Information literacy meets Web 2.0. London: Facet. ISBN: 9781856046374
See Facet for more information and why not read Nancy Graham's review in JIL.
Why not read a review of the book by Susan Smith in JIL.
Harris, H. & Rice, S. E. (eds) (2008) Gaming in academic libraries: Collections, marketing and information literacy. Chicago, ACRL. ISBN: 9780838984819
See ALAstore for further information.
Horton, F. W. (2007) Understanding Information Literacy: A Primer. Paris: UNESCO. CI-2007/WS/18-CLD3008.7
See UNESCO for further information and why not read Mark Hepworth's review on JIL.
Jacobson, T. & Mackey, T. (eds) (2008) Using technology to teach Information literacy. Neal Schuman Publishers. ISBN: 9781555706371
See Neal-schuman for more information.
Lampert, L. D. (2008) Combating student plagiarism: an academic librarian's guide. Oxford: Chandos. ISBN: 9781843342823
See Chandos for further information.
Jacobson, T. & Mackey, T. (eds) (2007) Information literacy collaboration that works. Neal Schuman Publishers. ISBN: 9781555705794
See Neal Schuman for more information.
Lipu, S., Williamson, K. and Lloyd, A. (eds.) (2007) Exploring Methods in Information Literacy Research. Topics in Australasian Library and Information Studies No. 28. ISBN 978 1876938611
See CSU for more information.
Mutch, A. (2008) Managing information and knowledge in organizations: a literacy approach. New York: Routlegde. ISBN: 9780415417266
See Routledge for more information.
Primary Research Group. (2008) College information literacy efforts benchmarks. New York: Primary Research Group. ISBN 1574400991
See Primary Research Group for more information.
Secker, J. Boden, D & Proce, G. (eds.) (2007) Information literacy cook book: Ingredients, tips and recipes for success. Oxford: Chandos. ISBN: 9781843342250
See Chandos for more information and read Sue House's review in JIL.
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Updated: 26th April 2009