Holly Reiter

Co-Author of "Information Now: A Graphic Guide to Student Research and Web Literacy" (2nd Edition)

January 10, 2022

Holly Reiter is the Director of Library Teaching and Learning at Oklahoma State University. She holds a Master of Science in Library Science degree and a Master of Arts in English. Her research interests include information literacy and intersectional studies. She has presented at the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Conference, Library Instruction West and the Annual Conference on the First Year Experience about her work in teaching information literacy skills to first-year students and incorporating critical pedagogy into library instruction.

Today’s information environments are complex, and learning how to find relevant and reliable information online, as well as how to fact-check and evaluate that information, is essential. Enter "Information Now," a graphic guide that uses humor and sequential art to teach students about information, research and the web.

This second edition of the popular guide incorporates critical analysis of information systems, asking students to think about the biases and problems in how databases and search engines are designed and used. It also addresses how different populations of people are disproportionately affected by the algorithmic biases built into information systems. It also includes revised critical thinking exercises in every chapter.

Written and revised by library professionals, "Information Now" is a fun and insightful tool for high school and college students, writers and anyone wanting to improve their research skills.

URL: https://library-dep.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2022-honorees/holly-reiter

Last Updated: 21 February 2022