Information Literacy and Information Skills Instruction: Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library

by Nancy J. Thomas, Sherry Crow, Lori Franklin

As with earlier editions, this latest revision of Information Literacy and Information Skills Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library brings together the research literature on information skills instruction with particular reference to models related to information seeking and the information search process. It presents relevant findings on what research has deemed "best practice" and what is known about how children learn, enabling school librarians to base information skills programs on substantiated data. The sources reviewed for this book include doctoral dissertations, research reports, academic and professional journal articles in library information service and related fields, and publications by scholars and practitioners relevant to information skills curricula. A preface, newly prepared for the third edition, explains the revision process, while the epilogue examines the importance of communication between research scholars and school library practitioners.

Genres: Professional Development

284 pages, Paperback

First published June 13, 2011

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 2 out of 5]

GEEZ this was dry reading. I kind of can’t believe we’re using a book from 2011 as one of our core texts in 2019. So many CD ROM allusions... I plan to give this book away as soon as possible.

[Heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quite frankly this was so dry it was painful to read. Also seems somewhat out of date at this point...courses still using this one should reevaluate and update at this point. It was fine, but I won't be purchasing it for my professional collection or referencing it again in the future.

[Heidi Robbins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great information, but the technology aspect was dated. when you start talking about CD roms and video and audio tapes, you loose credibility (as far as technology goes) with me. Though, there is some great information about research methods and other aspects of running a school library.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed for LMC Magazine.

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dense and detailed--but really interesting if you are interested in the subject....

[Lorilou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provides theoretical base for teaching information literacy skills in 21st century classrooms and school libraries.

[Lisa M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Required reading for Grad school

Merged review:

Required reading for Grad school

[Mills College Library]

027.625 T4597 2011