Back to basics: the role of reading in preparing young people for the information society

Gayner Eyre

doi:10.1108/00907320310486818

Back to basics: the role of reading in preparing young people for the information society

Gayner Eyre

Information Studies

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Abstract

Living in the information age, with its emphasis on information and communications technologies, poses special challenges. This paper raises discussion about the important role of reading in society, and examines its place in the acquisition of information capabilities among young people.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	219-226
Number of pages	8
Journal	Reference Services Review
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320310486818
Publication status	Published - 2003

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