information literacy

Provides standard-based lesson plans and reproducible worksheets for librarians to use with students in Kindergarten through fifth grade.

Contains information for school librarians and media specialists on core reference skills, electronic resources, and leadership skills.

Demonstrates exactly how to integrate and implement Guided Inquiry Design (GID) theory into practice. Answers the needs of teachers and librarians who are seeking actual lesson plans using the GID concepts specifically at the high school levels.

The author provides tips and guidance for librarians and teachers to create "edu-tainment" activities to engage students in mandatory library classes and discusses how e-readers can be learning tools, how to create classes online, and ways to utilize pop culture and twenty-first-century technologies.

A guide to using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom that provides practical strategies, a reference of tools, and suggestions for engaging students in authentic learning experiences.

Explains the importance of being Internet-proficient, describes the common obstacles to information literacy, and provides tools for teachers to help their students become confident and skilled in using the Internet.

Describes a four-step process for creating a comprehensive information literacy plan for libraries, outlining the preliminary steps, offering advice on how to prepare the writing group for its task, discussing the key points of the document, and covering assessment, maintenance, and promotion. Includes support material, model plans, and a CD-ROM.

Offers librarians and educators advice on how to develop engaging information literacy courses that will motivate students to use information effectively in their academic careers and professional lives.

"... helps high school students in upper grade levels and lower division college and university students ... [learn] the basics of information literacy"--Amazon.com.