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Back to basics: the role of reading in preparing young people for the information society

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Title:

Back to basics: the role of reading in preparing young people for the information society

Author(s):

Gayner Eyre

Journal:

Reference Services Review

Year:

2003

Volume:

31

Issue:

3

Page:

219 - 226


ISSN:

0090-7324


DOI:

10.1108/00907320310486818

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Living in the information age, with its emphasis on information and communications technologies, poses special challenges. This paper raises discussion about the important role of reading in society, and examines its place in the acquisition of information capabilities among young people.

Keywords:

Information organizations, Information society, Reading, School libraries, Youth


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/00907320310486818

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