Information Literacy and Cultural Heritage
Developing a Model for Lifelong Learning
- 1st Edition - March 11, 2013
- Author: Kim Baker
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 4 3 3 4 - 7 2 0 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 8 0 6 3 - 3 8 6 - 2
There is a complex and contested terrain of cultural heritage in the library, archive and museum context. Information Literacy and Cultural Heritage explores this landscape and… Read more
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- Explores the place of cultural heritage and social issues in the digital information context
- Reviews existing models of information literacy processes, standards and indicators
Dedication
List of figures and table
List of abbreviations
Acknowledgements
About the author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Exploring cultural heritage in the context of museums, archives and libraries
Abstract:
Definitions and concepts
The role of memory and contested history in cultural heritage
Perspectives from museums
Perspectives from archives
Perspectives from libraries
Concluding comments
Chapter 2: Cultural heritage within digital information contexts
Abstract:
Overview of the contexts of digital information
The digital divide and moral rights to cultural heritage
Social responses in the digital world
Concluding comments
Chapter 3: Overview of information literacy models in the library context
Abstract:
Definitions and concepts
Models of information literacy stages and processes
Models of information literacy standards, competencies and performance indicators
Concluding comments
Chapter 4: Critical thinking and lifelong learning
Abstract:
The role of critical thinking and lifelong learning
Critical thinking skills and cultural sensitivities
Lifelong learning and learning styles
Concluding comments
Chapter 5: Information literacy and cultural heritage: a proposed generic model for lifelong learning
Abstract:
Summary of key factors in the development of the model
A generic model of information literacy and cultural heritage for lifelong learning
Learner’s tasks
Concluding comments
Chapter 6: Guidelines for adapting the generic Information Literacy and Cultural Heritage Model for Lifelong Learning to local contexts
Abstract:
Suggested methodology and research design for adapting the model to local contexts
Factors to consider in adapting the model
Applying the model: designing training courses based on the model
Reviewing, evaluating and revising the model and training courses
Concluding comments
Chapter 7: Conclusion: summary observations and a way forward
Abstract:
Appendix 1: sample survey of patrons of museums, archives and libraries
Appendix 2: sample interview schedule, June–July 2013
Bibliography
Index
- No. of pages: 226
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 11, 2013
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9781843347200
- eBook ISBN: 9781780633862
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