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Google is goodish: An information literacy course designed to teach users why Google may not always be the best place to search for evidence

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: This article describes a course that was developed in response to health sector and local authority workers being reliant on Google and using it for their information needs regardless of whether it was the best place to search. The methodology for developing and structuring the course is explored, including details of the content included. The author concludes by asserting that teaching users about the effective use of Google is an important part of user education. D.I.

Source: Health Information & Libraries Journal

DOI: 10.1111/hir.12401

Author: Patricia Lacey

Institution: Public Health England

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Information Literacy

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500