Information Literacy: Search Strategies, Tools & Resources for High School Students and College Freshmen

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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Based on empirical research and written by an expert, this book provides the information a media specialist needs to teach information literacy skills in a meaningful, useful, and strategic manner. Draws on learning theories, research, and AASL's position on information literacy using a tried and true approach. Considers five types of learning: content understanding, problem-solving, metacognition, collaboration, and communication Includes lesson plans, information literacy skills pre-test and post-test, scoring rubrics, and a checklist for evaluating online databases Gives expert advice on teaching information literacy and making the transition between high school and college A copy of this book will assist the media specialist in preparing students for their future, including college research. An annotated bibliography identifies and summarizes major works in the various aspects of information literacy and assessment techniques. Everything you need to know to prepare your students is included in this masterful second edition.

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In its second edition Information Literacy has gained from users' experiences and feedback. Although some areas are updated with new terms, processes, and applications the book maintains its original clear format. The first chapters are a thoughtful discussion of learning theories and research and how they impact students. This is followed by basic research skills and strategies delivered in a direct and common sense manner with 'think guides' and real-life research projects. The remaining chapters cover source materials from databases and the Internet. The book ends with appendices that give rubrics and projects. The chapter that makes me want to jump up and down and cheer was 'Finding Works in Library Collections.' Ercegovac points out that research shows that the more you know about a subject the better your research results will be. Our jobs are more important now than ever, and this book is a great tool to help us build the next generation. Index. Highly Recommended. * Library Media Connection *
This book is highly recommended for all high school and college librarians. * Catholic Library World *

Author Bio

Zorana Ercegovac is the founder and director of InfoEN Associates.