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Abstract

This chapter introduces the reader to the relational approach to information literacy, its evolution and use in contemporary research and emerging directions. It presents the relational approach, first introduced by Australian information literacy researchers, as an integration of experiential, contextual and transformational perspectives. The chapter opens with a reflection on the wider information literacy domain. It then addresses the development of the approach, its fundamental elements and characteristics, and explores the adoption of the approach in key contexts including education, workplace and community settings. The chapter explores significant studies that have contributed to its evolution and reflects on the impact of the development of the relational framework and related research. The chapter concludes with a focus on directions emerging from the relational understanding of information literacy and potential implications.

Item ID:	55414
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-1-4666-5158-6
Keywords:	information literacy; phenomenography; information experience;
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2018 01:18
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