Critical information literacy: A model for transdisciplinary research in behavioral sciences

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Abstract

Librarians are instrumental in advancing the education of students and orientating tomorrow’s professions toward the world in which they will practice: rich in information, diverse in perspective, and latent with the opportunities for transdisciplinary research. Critical information literacy offers a model for orienting theory and practice to create an integrated learning experience for students in the behavioral health sciences. This paper examines how different disciplines may be included in a shared problem, using psychopathy as an example. The role of the librarian is discussed in terms of critical information literacy, as a means to conducting transdisciplinary research.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Journal of Academic Librarianship
Volumedoi:10.1016/j.acalib.2014.03.002
StatePublished - 2014

Keywords

  • critical information literacy
  • librarians
  • transdisciplinary research
  • collaboration
  • behavioral health
  • psychopathy

Disciplines

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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