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Information literacy and Writing across the Curriculum: sharing the vision

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Title:

Information literacy and Writing across the Curriculum: sharing the vision

Author(s):

James K. Elmborg

Journal:

Reference Services Review

Year:

2003

Volume:

31

Issue:

1

Page:

68 - 80


ISSN:

0090-7324


DOI:

10.1108/00907320310460933

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Points out the similarities and differences between library instruction and writing instruction in the higher education curriculum. Notes that information literacy librarians can learn from the experiences of composition instructors regarding curricular revision and reform. Suggests that one of the keys to information literacy reaching its potential is to find common ground with programs like Writing across the Curriculum.

Keywords:

Academic libraries, Curriculum, Higher education, Information retrieval, Teachers, Written communication


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/00907320310460933

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