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Information Literacy Essential Skills for the Information Age, Second Edition
Michael B. Eisenberg, Carrie A. Lowe, Kathleen L. Spitzer
ISBN: 1-59158-143-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-143-7
224 pages
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Publication: 1/30/2004
List Price: $52.00 (UK Sterling Price: £35.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 6 x 9
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Description: This is the definitive work on information literacy. Michael Eisenberg, known worldwide as one of the originators of the innovative Big6 Information Problem Solving Process, and frequent presenters on the subject Carrie A. Lowe and Kathleen L. Spitzer have extensively revised and updated the original book for this long-awaited second edition. Tracing the history of information literacy, the authors discuss its economic importance; examine past, present, and current research in the field; and explain how information literacy relates to the national standards transforming K-12 education and higher education today.

The authors also look at examples of information literacy in several different contexts, underscoring both its importance and pervasiveness in our society. Learning to be critical and savvy consumers of information is necessary in today's world. This book provides both the theoretical background and practical guidelines to confidently impart these essential skills to your students.
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments
    Foreword
    Introduction
    Defining Information Literacy
    The Evolution of a Concept
    Information Literacy Research
    An Economic Perspective
    K-12 Education: Information Literacy in the Context of National and State Standards
    K-12 Education: Restructuring and Informaton Literacy
    K-12 Education: Information Literacy Efforts
    Information Literacy in Higher Education
    Technology and Information Literacy
    Information Literacy: The Future and the Past
    Appendix G: An Explanation of Rubrics and Their Application in Standards Education
    Appendix H: Being Fluent with Information technology
    Appendix I: Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education
    References
    Annotated ERIC Bibliography
    Index
About the Author: MICHAEL B. EISENBERG is Dean and Professor, University of Washington's Information School and former Director, Information Institute, Syracuse University. He is nationally known for his innovative approach to information and technology literacy: the Big6.

CARRIE A. LOWE is Internet Policy Specialist for the American Library Association. Prior to this she was Senior Education Associate for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). She is a frequent presenter on the topics of information literacy, information problem-solving, and educational technology.

KATHLEEN L. SPITZER is Library Media Specialist, Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Cicero, New York. She is a frequent presenter of workshops on information skills and technology.
PDF Catalogs:
LU Textbook Catalog Fall 2007.pdf
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf
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