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Scholarly Information Discovery in the Networked Academic Learning Environment
1st Edition - August 18, 2014
Author: LiLi Li
Paperback ISBN:9781843347637
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eBook ISBN:9781780634449
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In the dynamic and interactive academic learning environment, students are required to have qualified information literacy competencies while critically reviewing print and electronic information. However, many undergraduates encounter difficulties in searching peer-reviewed information resources. Scholarly Information Discovery in the Networked Academic Learning Environment is a practical guide for students determined to improve their academic performance and career development in the digital age. Also written with academic instructors and librarians in mind who need to show their students how to access and search academic information resources and services, the book serves as a reference to promote information literacy instructions. This title consists of four parts, with chapters on the search for online and printed information via current academic information resources and services: part one examines understanding information and information literacy; part two looks at academic information delivery in the networked world; part three covers searching for information in the academic learning environment; and part four discusses searching and utilizing needed information in the future in order to be more successful beyond the academic world.
Provides a reference guide for motivated students who want to improve their academic performance and career development in the digital age
Lays out a roadmap for searching peer-reviewed scholarly information in dynamic and interactive cademic learning environments
Explains how to access and utilize academic information ethically, legally, and safely in public-accessed computing environments
Provides brainstorming and discussion, case studies, mini-tests, and real-world examples for instructors and students to promote skills in critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving
University and college undergraduates, academic administrators, executives and instructors; academic and public librarians; library and information science (LIS) students
List of figures and tables
List of abbreviations
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
Purpose of this book
Primary features of this book
How this book is organized
Who needs to read this book?
Pedagogical suggestions
About the author
Part 1: Understanding information and information literacy
1: Information in the digital age
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
What is information?
Relationships among data, databases, experience, information, and knowledge
Understanding information formats and media
Rethinking information in the age of information
Information explosion in the digital age
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
2: Information literacy in the networked academic learning environment
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
What is information literacy?
Computer literacy, information literacy, and library literacy
Information literacy competency standards for the twenty-first century
How to improve information literacy competency?
Information literacy assessment and evaluation
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
Part 2: Delivering academic and scholarly information in cyberspace
3: Computer networks in academic learning environments
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
Information networks in academic learning environments
The popularity of the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)
Computer security and personal privacy in cyberspace
Recommended antivirus software to defend your Internet security
How to prevent computer viruses in our networked world?
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
4: Scholarly information delivery in the information age
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
Ever-changing academic learning environments
Some new features of academic learning environments
First glimpse at academic literature
Academic and scholarly publications in the information age
Scholarly information delivery in our networked academic world
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
Part 3: Discovering academic and scholarly information in our networked academic world
5: Academic and scholarly search: strategies, methods, and roadmaps
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
Information-seeking behavior in academic learning environments
Academic information search guided by information literacy models
General strategies for searching for academic and scholarly information
Common search methods in today’s information society
Academic roadmap for seeking scholarly information
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
Case study questions
6: Academic and scholarly research over the Internet and the WWW
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
Confusion of junior and senior undergraduates about information access
Effective web search in cyberspace
Special search engines for academic and scholarly information
Open-access academic publications
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
7: Academic and scholarly search in academic libraries
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
Academic libraries in a changing academic landscape
Popular academic databases and search engines
Specific tools and services for searching academic library collections
Academic library consortium resources and services
Information discovery in academic libraries
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Real World Example 4
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
8: Using information ethically, legally, and safely
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
General criteria for information evaluation
Using information ethically: citations, quotations, references, and plagiarism
Using information legally: copyright, intellectual property, and fair use
Using information safely: privacy and web security
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
Part 4: Searching for academic and scholarly information in the future
9: Evolving academic libraries in the future
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
Emerging IT in the post-PC age
Vigorous academic libraries in the twenty-first century
Information services in the academic library of the future
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Real World Example 4
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
10: Beyond the academic world: succeeding in the real competitive world
Abstract
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Questions to be answered
Education is an investment
Secrets to career success in the real world
Final advice for college and university graduates
Summary
Real World Example 1
Real World Example 2
Real World Example 3
Real World Example 4
Self-review exercises
Brainstorming and discussion
Mini-quiz
Case study
Note
Appendix 1: A brief guide to customizing the privacy and security settings in Firefox
Introduction
Step 1: download Firefox
Step 2: open the Menu Bar of Firefox
Step 3: click the Tools option on the Menu Bar
Step 4: General Tab
Step 5: Privacy Tab
Step 6: Security Tab
Appendix 2: Answers to Mini-quiz sections
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Appendix 3: A select list of academic and scholarly information sources
Academic databases
Acronyms and abbreviations
Almanacs and factbooks
Citation styles
Cloud storage
Education
Dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauri, and translations
Dissertations and theses
Encyclopedias
Information literacy
IT trends
Libraries
Library search engines
Newspapers
Open access
Rankings
Research
Research guides
Searching methods
Subject index
Translations
U.S. government information
Web antivirus software and firewalls (free software)
Web privacy software
Web search engines
Website builders
Other academic information resources
Appendix 4: Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education
Introduction
Standards, Performance Indicators, and Outcomes
Appendix I Selected Information Literacy Initiatives
Glossary
Index
No. of pages: 464
Language: English
Published: August 18, 2014
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Paperback ISBN: 9781843347637
eBook ISBN: 9781780634449
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LiLi Li
Mr LiLi Li is Assistant Professor/E-Information Services Librarian at the Georgia Southern University, USA. Prior to that, he worked as a computer programmer and software engineer for several American business firms. Mr Li has published and lectured on library information technologies at state, national and international conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, USA