eLiteracy or information literacy: which concept should we prefer?

Nicholas Joint

doi:10.1108/00242530510629506

eLiteracy or information literacy: which concept should we prefer?

Nicholas Joint

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Abstract

To give a comparative analysis of the validity of the concepts of eLiteracy (eL) and Information Literacy (IL). eLiteracy and Information Literacy are different but mutually compatible concepts with validity within specific contexts. By defining concepts clearly, this paper attempts to inform and clarify the framework for practical LIS research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	505-507
Number of pages	2
Journal	Library Review
Volume	54
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530510629506
Publication status	Published - 2005

Keywords

information
literacy
electronic media
learning

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eLiteracy or information literacy: which concept should we prefer?

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