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Chasing Frankenstein’s monster: information literacy in the black box society

Chasing Frankenstein’s monster: information literacy in the black box society The purpose of this paper is to introduce and examine algorithmic culture and consider the implications of algorithms for information literacy practice. The questions for information literacy scholars and educators are how can one understand the impact of algorithms on agency and performativity, and how can one address and plan for it in their educational and instructional practices?Design/methodology/approachIn this study, algorithmic culture and implications for information literacy are conceptualised from a sociocultural perspective.FindingsTo understand the multiplicity and entanglement of algorithmic culture in everyday lives requires information literacy practice that encourages deeper examination of the relationship among the epistemic views, practical usages and performative consequences of algorithmic culture. Without trying to conflate the role of the information sciences, this approach opens new avenues of research, teaching and more focused attention on information literacy as a sustainable practice.Originality/valueThe concept of algorithmic culture is introduced and explored in relation to information literacy and its literacies. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Documentation Emerald Publishing

Chasing Frankenstein’s monster: information literacy in the black box society

Lloyd, Annemaree
Journal of Documentation , Volume 75 (6): 11 – Sep 19, 2019
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Emerald Publishing
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and examine algorithmic culture and consider the implications of algorithms for information literacy practice. The questions for information literacy scholars and educators are how can one understand the impact of algorithms on agency and performativity, and how can one address and plan for it in their educational and instructional practices?Design/methodology/approachIn this study, algorithmic culture and implications for information literacy are conceptualised from a sociocultural perspective.FindingsTo understand the multiplicity and entanglement of algorithmic culture in everyday lives requires information literacy practice that encourages deeper examination of the relationship among the epistemic views, practical usages and performative consequences of algorithmic culture. Without trying to conflate the role of the information sciences, this approach opens new avenues of research, teaching and more focused attention on information literacy as a sustainable practice.Originality/valueThe concept of algorithmic culture is introduced and explored in relation to information literacy and its literacies.

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Journal of Documentation – Emerald Publishing

Published: Sep 19, 2019

Keywords: Information literacy; Theory; Sociocultural theory; Algorithmic culture; Algorithmic literacy; Information literacy education

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