Estrategias y modelos para enseñar a usar la información

Abstract

The objective of the book is to explain the main concepts, models and practices regarding information literacy, in order to help librarians and other Information Professionals to develop educational services that contribute to lifelong learning and information competences of citizens. The first chapter analyses the role and importance of education in the society. The second chapter presents a series of ideas and techniques which help to develop in compulsory education the components of information literacy. Chapter 3 is devoted to examine the role of Archives as an essential and valid tool in Information Society. Chapter 4 explains information literacy services in university, and pedagogical aspects to teach information skills. And the book concludes with the chapter 5, on user education in public libraries.