TY  - BOOK
AU  - Eisenberg, Michael B.
AU  - Lowe, Carrie A.
AU  - Splitzer, Kathleen L.
TI  - Information literacy: essential skills for the information
SN  - 1591581435
U1  - 028.7 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - West Port
PB  - Libraries unlimited
KW  - Libray science
KW  - Education
KW  - Study and teaching
N1  - Includes bibliography, index
N2  - 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
ER  -