Jennifer M. Hoyer
Information is social: information literacy in context
purpose paper aims discuss traditional conceptions information literacy created within academic context address information needs within context seeks present alternative realities information use outside academic sector suggest information literacy instruction within academia go far enough preparing students information society beyond university aim follow discussion appropriate information literacy models prepare young people information use variety workplace environments designmethodologyapproach example application appropriate information literacy models successful workplace information use edmonton social planning council youth internship program examined case study two successful internship projects findings youth internship program provides young people skills highly relevant information environment outside academic sector provides framework interacting information applied academic nonacademic setting find practical implications program described could serve inspiration public private nonprofit organizations collaborate similar initiatives also serves remind academic librarians core information best practices must conveyed library instruction students become good information citizens originalityvalue information literacy instruction receives much attention academic sphere necessary take broader view information use throughout lifetime information users instruction required prepare students adequately paper focuses issues