Document Type
Pre-Print
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
Purpose – This paper seeks to offer a rationale and practical suggestions for the integration of visual literacy instruction and information literacy instruction practice and theory.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper aligns visual literacy and information literacy competency standards, revealing connections and opportunities for practical integration during library instruction and traditional classroom instruction.
Findings – On analysis of 11 visual literacy competencies, three exhibit a strong relationship with the ACRL's Information Literacy Competency Standards.
Practical implications – The paper provides guidelines for teaching and learning scenarios that may be used in a library instruction session or as part of a course curriculum.
Originality/value – The paper advocates the alignment of visual literacy and information literacy competencies as a method for connecting multiple literacies in information literacy instruction.
DOI
10.1108/00907321011090700
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Repository Citation
Harris, B. R. (2010). Blurring borders, visualizing connections: Aligning information and visual literacy learning outcomes. Reference Services Review, 38(4), 523-535. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907321011090700
Publication Information
Reference Services Review
