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Literacies, narratives, and adult learning in libraries
Author(s) -
Elmborg Jim
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.382
Subject(s) - narrative , information literacy , adult education , adult literacy , adult learning , literacy , pedagogy , process (computing) , sociology , psychology , mathematics education , computer science , literature , art , operating system
Abstract This chapter explores the multiple literacies adult learners bring to the learning process within libraries, the changing narratives of libraries, and the importance of helping learners develop skills in critical information literacy.