Loertscher, David V.

Presents a framework for linking school information literacy teaching to academic achievement through a library media program and offers advice on working jointly with others, reading assessments, and the use of technology in the program.

Advocates the development of what the author calls the Learning Commons as an alternative to restrictive school libraries and computer labs, which would allow students and adults to create their own information spaces and learn to be responsible for their actions in those spaces.

Presents a resource guide for the elementary and secondary classroom that describes alternative activities that require students to analyze the information they collect in the library media center.