Visual literacy for libraries : a practical, standards-based guide /

Intimidated by the phrase, "visual literacy?" You no longer have a reason to be. Brown (multidisciplinary instruction librarian, New York Univ.), Kaila Bussert (foundational experiences librarian, California Polytechnic State Univ.), Denise Hattwig (curator of digital collections, Univ. of Washington, Seattle), and Ann Medaille (assessment librarian, Univ. of Nevada, Reno) have written an excellent and readable introduction to the concept and how it can be incorporated into teaching practices. The authors approach visual literacy in a way that is complementary to information literacy: finding, interpreting, evaluating, using, and creating images. This text treats readers as learners and teachers, helping to develop or refine skills in order to apply them in teaching activities. Short, reflective exercises are provided throughout, and each chapter includes recommended resources for further research along with several activities that library professionals can use to guide their teaching, including how-to explanations and a sample worksheet. This text can be read cover to cover, but chapters can also stand alone. VERDICT Required reading for any library professional, from students to seasoned librarians, who participate in teaching activities. A must-have for all academic libraries.-Amanda Folk, Univ. of Pittsburgh Lib., Greensburg © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.