Studying visual literacy: Research methods and the use of visual evidence

The proliferation of images and their increased use in academic and everyday information practices has sparked an interest in visual literacy as an area of research and library instruction. Teaching approaches and student learning are examined using a variety of research methods and utilizing images...

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Published in:IFLA journal 2020-06, Vol.46 (2), p.172-181
Main Author: Matusiak, Krystyna K.
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