Information Literacy

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.

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