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Information Literacy and Technology--They Work Best When They Work Together

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Computers in Libraries, 26 (5): 26-29 (May 2006)M3: Article; Balas, Janet L. 1 Email Address: balasj@einetwork.net; Affiliations: 1: Library Information Systems Specialist, Monroeville (Pa.) Public Library; Source Information: May2006, Vol. 26 Issue 5, p26; Subject Term: INFORMATION literacy; Subject Term: COMPUTER literacy; Subject Term: PUBLIC access computers in libraries; Subject Term: SCHOOL librarians; Subject Term: INFORMATION behavior; Subject Term: ELECTRONIC information resources; Number of Pages: 4p; Illustrations: 1c; Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 1582.

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The article emphasizes the importance of both computer and information literacy in order for library patrons to make the wisest use of the library. Librarians are confronted with the challenge of designing programs that fit the literacy needs of the community. Academic and school librarians may find that their users are mostly students who are familiar with computers, but need help with skills in information-seeking. Recognizing the need to help librarians meet the challenge, professional organizations have developed online resources that deal with information literacy. INSET: Resources Discussed.; The article emphasizes the importance of both computer and information literacy in order for library patrons to make the wisest use of the library. Librarians are confronted with the challenge of designing programs that fit the literacy needs of the community. Academic and school librarians may find that their users are mostly students who are familiar with computers, but need help with skills in information-seeking. Recognizing the need to help librarians meet the challenge, professional organizations have developed online resources that deal with information literacy. INSET: Resources Discussed.

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