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(2024) . Mapping Out Information Literacy: A Textbook Review. Communications in Information  \nLiteracy, 18 (2), 158–179 . [https://doi.org/10.15760/comminfolit.2024.18.2.3](https://doi.org/10.15760/comminfolit.2024.18.2.3)  \nThis open access Research Article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons AttributionNonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4 .0) . All documents in PDXScholar should meet accessibility standards. If we can make this document more accessible to you, contact our team.  \nMapping Out Information Literacy: A Textbook Review  \nAlyssa Russo, University of New Mexico  \nAbstract  \nThis narrative review examines the thematic content and evolution of information literacy textbooks published between 2005 and 2022. Analyzing sixteen textbooks, it explores two themes: the research process and conceptual foundations of information literacy. The research process theme highlights the procedural aspects of conducting library research, delineating the steps from topic selection to presentation. The conceptual foundations of IL theme reveals a discrepancy in how textbooks address the broader conceptual underpinnings of information literacy, particularly the context of a rapidly changing information society. This review highlights the focus on practical skills and the relative lack of discussions on broader contexts in which these skills are applied. The findings suggest a need for textbooks to provide a more comprehensive approach, integrating deeper conceptual understanding and critical awareness of how information systems operate within technological, societal, and political frameworks. This holistic perspective is crucial for preparing learners to navigate contemporary information challenges.  \nKeywords: information literacy, textbooks, undergraduates, research process, information society, narrative review  \nRusso, A. (2024). Mapping out information literacy: A textbook review. Communications in Information Literacy, 18(2), 158–179.  \nMapping Out Information Literacy: A Textbook Review  \nLibrary instruction has expanded from bibliographic instruction to comprehensive information literacy (IL) programs in recent decades. Ariew (2014) chronicled this shift, highlighting how librarians have moved from focusing on the mechanics of accessing library collections to teaching more complex ways of thinking about and practicing information skills for lifelong learning. This change has been driven by rapid technological advancements that have changed the information playing field.  \nIn the present context, where public trust in experts is declining (Lenker, 2023) and emerging artificial intelligence technologies can quickly generate disinformation and reinforce harmful biases (Barman et al., 2024; Noble, 2018), IL remains an indispensable tool because it empowers people to critically evaluate information and make informed, responsible decisions that benefit society (Frau-Meigs, 2024) . However, IL sits in a paradox:  \nit is widely acknowledged as essential, yet the methods for effectively teaching these skills and concepts remain inconsistent across higher education (Julien et al., 2018) .  \nOnly 19% of surveyed institutions in the U.S. reported offering credit-bearing IL courses (Cohen et al., 2016). Instead,“one-shot” instruction continues to be the prevalent model, often due to institutional constraints such as time and the number of students served. 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