The document discusses different perspectives on information literacy. It summarizes the American Association of School Libraries' view that multiple literacies should be used in information literacy versus Dr. Mike Eisenberg's view that information literacy is the overarching framework. It also discusses how information literacy should be included in education curriculums to be a useful life skill. Finally, it outlines some potential processes involved in information literacy.
2. AASL v The Real World
The American Association of School Libraries
believes that there are multiple literacies by which
we should utilise as the be all and end all of Info
Lit.
Dr Mike Eisenberg believes that information
literacy is the governing umbrella for multiple
literacies in the REAL world.
Acknowledgements:
http://www.ala.org/aasl/ and http://uweoconnect.extn.washington.edu/pulicmbeinfolit
3. The 4 R’s of the 21st century
Reading
Rithmetic
Ritting
Research
4. Education for Life
Dr Eisenberg’s view is that Info Lit should be included in
the education curriculum as it is a tool that is utilised in
all subject areas
My view is that Info Lit is a tool for life therefore it
should definitely be included in an education curriculum,
in the home environment and pre-schooling situations
I ask you:
“What subject provided by an educational facility does
not involve Info Lit?”
5. Key problems
Quantity:
to much blah blah blah and blah about everything
anything and nothing creates information overload,
Quality:
there is an abundance of cold information that belongs
in the trash as well as hot information only worthy for
the elite, but we need to find information that is just
right
Opportunity:
Info Lit provides everybody with knowledge and skills,
therefore everybody deserves the chance to have
access to enable personal growth and development
6. ALA Defines Information Literacy
“To be information literate, a person must be
able to recognize when information is needed
and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use
effectively the needed information.”
American Library Association. Presidential Committee on Information Literacy. Final Report. (Chicago:
American Association Library Association, 1989).
http://www.ala.org/acrl/nili/ilit1st.html
04/08/2009
7. Info Lit.
Possible Processes
Dr E’s explanation:
a) “Determine the nature and
extent required
b) Access effectively and
efficiently
c) Critically evaluate information
and source
d) Incorporate selected
information into desired out
come
e) Presentation and organisation
of information
f) Understand economic, legal
and social issues
g) Understand the legal and
ethical usage”
Primary school age:
I. Begin = Plan
II. Middle = Do
III. End = Review
Eisenberg, M. (2009), Information Literacy [videorecording],
slide 37/59, viewed 27.09.12.
9. 1. Task Definition:
Define the issue and identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies:
Possible resources and select appropriate information
3. Location and Access:
Locate source and access appropriate information within source
4. Use of Information:
Engage and extract appropriate information
5. Synthesis:
Organise and present information
6. Evaluation:
Judge effectiveness and judge efficiency
Eisenberg, M. (2009), Information Literacy [videorecording], slide 36/59, viewed 27.09.12.
10. Fin
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