Call for Book Chapters: ?Critical literacy for information professionals? (Facet Publishing)
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Call for Book Chapters: ?Critical literacy for information professionals? (Facet Publishing)


Call for Book Chapters: ?Critical literacy for information professionals? (Facet Publishing)
This book, aimed at library professionals, students and researchers, will draw together contributors from across library and information sectors and regions to reflect on current critical literacy practices within the sector. It will explore how these are being implemented in various settings and the impact on information professionals and the communities they support.
A number of terms have been used to describe this approach, for example, New Literacies (Lankshear, 1997) or Critical Social Literacies (Walton, 1996) as well as critical literacy, but they share the fundamental notion that, in all media, texts are constructed and serve particular interests. The objective of critical literacy is not to discover and interpret the ?correct? information, but to challenge and question social and cultural assumptions. Thus, critical literacy involves a commitment to equity and social justice and supports the active involvement of educators (including librarians) in shaping the future of communities and societies.
Possible chapter topics include:

If you are interested in submitting a chapter, please send a 200-300 word abstract to Sarah McNicol ([email protected]) by Friday 27th March 2015 together with a brief biographical statement. If you want to discuss your idea prior to submitting an abstract, please do contact me on the above email or telephone +44 161 247 5104.
I am keen to encourage new authors as well as established writers so if you have a strong idea for a chapter but limited experience of academic writing, please get in touch and we can discuss additional support or co-authorship options.




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