Algorithmic Literacy and the Role for Libraries

• Published in: Information technology and libraries Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 1 - 15
• Main Authors: Ridley, Michael, Pawlick-Potts, Danica
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago American Library Association 01.06.2021
• Subjects: Algorithm; Algorithms; Artificial intelligence; Canada; Computer Literacy; Creativity; Decision making; Definitions; Digital literacy; Economic impact; Educational Strategies; Elementary Secondary Education; Finland; Human rights; Impact analysis; Information literacy; Libraries; Literacy; Mathematical Logic; New York; Pedagogy; Problem solving; Reading Instruction; Skills; United States; New York; Canada; United States; Finland

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