Interviews two practitioners in the field of business communication to better understand developments in business literacy and information skills. Concludes with a brief discussion of the opportunities for business communication experts in enhancing literacy in the workplace. (SG)

Examines the rationale for making information literacy a writing center goal and suggests several possibilities for implementation. Suggests that writing centers should become more directly involved in helping students develop a more effective research process. Stresses the role that information literacy plays in determining life quality and…

Describes how computer-assisted outlining can enhance studying and learning. Illustrates how it is helpful in taking and studying notes, and in recording and synthesizing material for a report. (SR)

Calls for an end to information literacy skills being treated as a poor relation in the middle school. Suggests ways that information literacy skills can be incorporated into interdisciplinary instruction, emphasizing that when subject matter and information-seeking skills are integrated and when teachers and library media specialists plan…

This manual explains how the user services functions, usually performed by a User Services Coordinator, can be conducted in the 16 ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) Clearinghouses and the various adjunct ERIC Clearinghouses. It provides guidelines, suggestions, and examples of how ERIC components currently perform the user services…

Information literacy guidelines provide all students with a process for learning that is transferable among content areas and from the academic environment to real life. The responsibility for helping students achieve information literacy resides with library media staff, teachers, administrators, and the community. The following five information…

Taking into consideration the motivational needs of different students, the book discusses both internal and external motivators such as attaining a sense of achievement or leadership versus earning a physical reward such as candy or a field trip. These and other motivating factors are then incorporated into discussions of how to create productive…

Noting that research shows that sound study practices increase chances for academic success, this booklet is intended to help secondary and postsecondary students improve their study methods and take charge of their learning. After an introduction, the first section discusses planning for success (goal setting and organizing a study space). The…

This book presents interviews with 13 research professionals that contain favorite online search strategies and research tools, anecdotes, "how to" survival tips, and best-practice examples. The appendix lists referenced sites and sources in the following categories: (1) online resources; (2) books, annuals, newsletters, magazines, and…

This brochure explains the concept of information literacy, showing why information literacy is important for children, describing how parents can help children become information literate, and directing parents to additional resources. Information literacy is defined as the ability to access, evaluate, and use information effectively. The…

The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory's (NCREL) "enGauge" is a Web-based framework that describes six essential conditions, or system-wide factors critical to the effective use of technology for student learning. In addition to the framework, the "enGauge" Web site includes an online survey instrument that allows…

The intent of this document, designed and developed by North Carolina educators, system-level and school-based media coordinators to support the "K-12 Information Skills Standard Course of Study," is to provide successful strategies, activities, and ideas for media coordinators and classroom teachers as they teach the essential knowledge and…

Discusses key areas that the teacher and librarian, working in a collaborative team for facilitating student research, need to focus on: (1) motivating students to engage in the investigation; (2) providing time for browsing and exploring; and (3) encouraging thoughtful decision making through discussion and reflection. (AEF)

Summarizes the Big6 Skills information problem-solving approach: (1) Task Definition; (2) Information Seeking Strategies; (3) Location and Access; (4) Use of Information; (5) Synthesis; and (6) Evaluation. Discusses parent and student roles in information problem solving, the value of assignments, and technology and the Big Six. (PEN)

Examines the information problem-solving (Big Six Skills) approach to performance evaluation, which allows library media specialists to focus on student performance and how it benefits from specific activities. Describes the "Big Six Skills Approach": task definition, information seeking, location and access, use of information,…