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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.