information literacy

Explains the rules and regulations of InfoQuest, a game which uses research questions that can be answered in a school's library media center to increase students' interest in the library and reading and offers suggestions for integrating the game into a school's curriculum.

A guide to developing an information literacy program designed to teach high school students basic library skills and competencies, and how to organize research projects, find resources on their selected topics, and create bibliographies.

Presents techniques and supporting materials to assist high school students in research, includes detailed project lessons, student handouts, and assessment tools.

Offers strategies for implementing technology in information literacy instruction, discussing blog and wiki communities, using web-based video streaming, building a digital library, course management systems, and online assessment.

Explores the fundamentals of learner-centered teaching for information literacy instructors in academic, public, and school library settings.

Outlines the development of an information literacy program. Presents model lessons for working within the elementary program; provides sample lessons for secondary schools; and includes templates for common instructional resources. Includes a CD-ROM with activity sheets, forms, and other documents mentioned in the text.

Discusses research on the role library programs can play in test scores and provides practical guidance for improving the effectiveness of one's school library for that purpose, explaining what administrators, teachers, and parents should know and expect.

Looks at books as a good source of information for homework or research projects, identifying different types of books, discussing how books are organized, and explaining the skills of reading for understanding and using information responsibly. Includes exercises, illustrations, and checklists.