Digital Visual Literacy

Written for instructional librarians who want to teach visual literacy, this book presents the subject as a digital competency, which helps make lessons relevant and engaging for students. Millions of images are posted to social media every day, and learners are increasingly expected to produce image-heavy projects such as websites and blogs.

Editing tools make it routine to alter photographs, yet many people lack the visual literacy skills needed to recognize such manipulated misinformation. Students need guidance on locating images, judging whether they can be trusted, and using them responsibly and effectively. The book's compact introduction covers every aspect of the subject, from copyright questions to image evaluation.

The workshops and assignments are built on digital humanities methods. Each chapter explains the relevant visual literacy standards and proficiencies, then offers hands-on teaching material, including instructional assignments and in-class demonstrations that use digital humanities tools.