Information Literacy in the Digital Age

by Laura Perdew

The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Information Literacy in the Digital Ageexamines the challenges involved in seeking and evaluating information from the vast array of sources available through digital technology. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter give readers a clear look at these complex issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

112 pages, Library Binding

Published August 15, 2016

About the author

I am a mom, author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. I write fiction and nonfiction for kids, including over 30 books for the education market on a variety of topics including wetland conservation, renewable energy, extinction, and animal adaptations. BIODIVERSITY: EXPLORE THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH (Nomad Press, 2019) earned a starred review from Booklist and is a Junior Library Guild selection. My first fiction picture book is THE FORT (Page Street Kids, 2020). My goal is to inspire the next generation of conservationists through books.

Reviews

[адэм · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good intro for younger readers (elementary/middle school) on the subject of information literacy. It briefly goes over the history of literacy within the United States, the birth of the internet, how search engines/social media works, some tips on how to do good research, and the overall importance of information literacy within today's digital world. Perhaps for older readers who wish for a more in depth look into this topic, you may want to search elsewhere.

[Cathy Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good though brief intro into information literacy topics. Written for a YA audience, but also valuable for adults; it isn't written with a juvenile tone. Text is broken up with photos as well as sidebars and quotes. Covers the history of literacy, including the growth of accessibility with the changes in technology, the power of sharing in the digital world as well as touching on fair use, and of course finding and evaluating information.