Critical Information Literacy: Foundations, Inspiration, and Ideas

204 Pages·2016·0.944 MB·English

by  Annie Downey

Critical
Information Literacy
Critical
Information Literacy
Foundations, Inspiration,
and Ideas
Annie Downey
Library Juice Press
Sacramento, CA
Critical
Information Literacy
Foundations, Inspiration,
and Ideas
Annie Downey
Library Juice Press
Sacramento, CA
Copyright 2016 Annie Downey
Published by Library Juice Press in 2016
Library Juice Press
PO Box 188784
Sacramento CA 95818
http://libraryjuicepress.com
This book is printed on acid-free, sustainably-sourced paper
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Downey, Annie, 1974- author.
Title: Critical information literacy : foundations, inspiration, and ideas /
by Annie Downey.
Description: Sacramento, CA : Library Juice Press, 2016. | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016017128 | ISBN 9781634000246 (alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Information literacy. | Information literacy--Study and
teaching (Higher) | Academic libraries--Relations with faculty and
curriculum. | Academic librarians--Professional relationships. | Critical
pedagogy. | Transformative learning.
Classification: LCC ZA3075 .D69 2016 | DDC 028.7--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016017128
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements .................................................................ix
Introduction
What Does Critical Information Literacy Do?
By Jessica Critten ..............................................................................1
Chapter 1
Creating Informed Citizens in the Network Society:
Problematizing the Legacy of Standards-Based
Information Literacy .....................................................................11
Chapter 2
The Theoretical Foundations of Critical Information Literacy ......33
Chapter 3
The Revelatory Power of CIL: How the Pioneers Found It and
Its Relationship to Professional Identity ........................................63
Chapter 4
How Critical Librarians Teach: Methods in Context ....................81
Chapter 5
What Critical Librarians Teach: Avoiding the Banking
Concept with Critical Content ....................................................109
Chapter 6
Creating a Supportive Teaching Culture for Librarians:
Institutionalizing (Critical) Information Literacy ........................127
Chapter 7
The Profession: Challenges, Strategies, and Possibilities ..............155
Chapter 8
Conclusion: Contributing to Critical Discourse ..........................171
Index ..........................................................................................191

To Mike

Acknowledgements
As with any book project, this one was supported by many people
who deserve more from me than this little section of text can provide.
First, thanks to my brilliant and kind dissertation advisor, Dr. Amy
Fann, who provided me with continuous and thoughtful guidance and
expert support and never lost faith that I would finish, even as I had
a baby and moved across the country. Thanks also to my dissertation
committee members, Dr. Yunfei Du and Dr. Beverly Bower. This
book is the direct result of my work with many smart, insightful, and
dedicated librarians, including those I interviewed for my study and
many wonderful colleagues at UNT and Reed, including but not
limited to (and in no particular order): Jo Monahan, Lilly Ramin,
Starr Hoffman, Julie Leuzinger, Cindy Batman, Suzanne Sears, Gayla
Byerly, Rebecca Barham, Linda Maddux, Dena Hutto, Joe Marquez,
Angie Beiriger, and Erin Conor.
Thank you to my dear mother, Margie Jones-Keefer, for showing
me the importance and value of hard work and never giving up.
Thanks to my sister, Kendra Keefer-McGee, for introducing me to
Paulo Freire and encouraging me to work for a more just world; and
my brothers, Andrew and Jesse Keefer, for letting me know all the time
that they believe in and are proud of their big sister. My intelligent,
funny, and curious children, Maggie Anne, Livvie, and Sophie, inspire
me and keep me going every day. And finally, thank you to Mike who
took care of the house, the kids, and me unfailingly throughout both
the dissertation process and the crazy year I decided to publish two
books – all while providing constant love and encouragement.