Information Literacy in an Information Society: A Concept for the Information Age

Traces the history of the development of the term information literacy and discusses the emergence of information literacy as a significant organizing theme for contemporary society. A number of educational reforms calling for changes in approaches to learning are used to support this discussion. Reports on the National Educational Goals (1991) (also known as America 2000 or Goals 2000) and the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) Report (1991) are included. Chapters: introduction on information literacy; concept evolution; information literacy in context; and assessment and reform. References.Doyle, Christina S. is the author of 'Information Literacy in an Information Society: A Concept for the Information Age', published 1994 under ISBN 9780937597385 and ISBN 0937597384.