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Information Inquiry: Models

dstrass — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:46:05 +0000

This page briefly outlines some of the most recognizable models for searching and inquiry, including The Big6 and Kuhlthau’s Information Search Process. This site is perhaps intended more for the use of middle- and high-school teachers, as it includes some famous models for younger learners such as Virginia Rankin’s Pre-Search, Ken Macrorie’s I-Search, and Bernie Dodge’s Webquest.

http://virtualinquiry.com/inquiry/models.htm.

The Big6: Information Skills for Student Achievement

dstrass — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:43:16 +0000

The creation of Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, this is one of the most widely used research guides in K-12 education.

http://www.big6.com/. Last updated July 10, 2008.

Comparison of Information Skills Process Models

dstrass — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:31:38 +0000

A nice chart comparing steps in Kuhlthau’s Information Seeking, Eisenberg/Berkowitz’s “The Big 6,” and others.

http://www.ils.unc.edu/daniel/242/InfoSkillsComp.html.

ACRL: Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

katehess — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:13:03 +0000

Yeah, that’s a mouthful. But this is the document that academic librarians turn to when we need to review and make sure we’re covering the bases. It starts out with a definition of “information literacy” and continues to review information technology, pedagogy, and how to best use the standards. It’s worth a look if you haven’t seen the whole document before.

http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/informationliteracycompetency.cfm

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), January 18, 2000.

Problem-Based Learning

katehess — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:18:31 +0000

“Problem-Based Learning: Librarians as Collaborators and Consultants” by Debora Cheney, published in portal: Libraries and the Academy.

A very well-written article that covers the concept of “problem-based learning”, the importance and reasoning behind faculty/librarian collaboration in student learning, and “describes a pilot course that incorporated problem-based learning in the School of Information Sciences and Technology First-Year Seminar.” Many great ideas on assignments, the process of collaborating, and on problem-based learning in general. KH

Techniques for Student Research

dstrass — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:52:38 +0000

Lane, Nancy D., Margaret Chisholm, and Carolyn Mateer. Techniques for Student Research: A Comprehensive Guide to Using the Library. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2000.

Motivating Students in Information Literacy Classes

dstrass — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:28:13 +0000

Jacobson, Trudi E., and Lijuan Xu. Motivating Students in Information Literacy Classes. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2004.

Information Literacy Programs

dstrass — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:39:00 +0000

Durisin, Patricia, ed. Information Literacy Programs: Successes and Challenges. New York: Haworth, 2002. (Co-published simultaneously as Journal of Library Administration 36.1/2 [2002] ).

Techniques for Student Research

dstrass — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:53:27 +0000

Lane, Nancy D., Margaret Chisholm, and Carolyn Mateer. Techniques for Student Research: A Comprehensive Guide to Using the Library. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2000.

Kulthau’s Seeking Meaning

dstrass — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:52:10 +0000

Kulthau, Carol Collier. Seeking Meaning: A Process Approach to Library and Information Services. 2nd ed. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2004. At Kirkwood Main and IC libraries.

Notes: Kulthau’s book outlines her user-centered Information Seeking approach, which is considered one of the foundations of Information Literacy programs for all age levels.