This article considers the evolution of information literacy as a distinct area of inquiry and
instruction in libraries. The influence of critical and feminist pedagogies is paramount for the …

As information literacy continues in its centrality to many academic libraries' missions, a line
of inquiry has developed in response to ACRL's charge to develop information literate …

Critical information literacy is a way of thinking and teaching that examines the social
construction and political dimensions of libraries and information, problematizing …

Abstract Information Literacy and Social Justice: Radical Professional Praxis extends the
discussion of information literacy and its social justice aspects begun by James Elmborg …

This edited collection explores critical literacy theory and provides practical guidance to how
it can be taught and applied in libraries. Critical literacy asks fundamental questions about …

Since the first public library opened in Boston in 1854, librarians have believed libraries can
play a central role in the preservation of pluralist democracy by supporting the development …

Information literacy has been identified as a necessary skill for life, work and citizenship-as
well as for academic study-for all of us living in today's information society. This international …

Libraries have a long, though not uncomplicated, history with social justice and social
advocacy. The new ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, which is more conceptual and …

Education. Information literacy is described as “a key component” of lifelong learning that
contributes to producing educated students and citizens. Phrases such as “informed …

Abstract In 2009, President Barack Obama declared October of that year to be National
Information Literacy Awareness Month and issued a proclamation stating that" an informed …