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Information Literacy6th Grade Media Skills
I CAN define information literacy and explain how the use of library databases promotes good information literacy skills.
When you don’t know the answer to a question or how to figure out a problem do you…Immediately scream for mom, dad, your
teacher, or someone nearby to answer your question.
Give up and wait for someone else to figure it out or solve the problem.
Write down a random answer or make a feeble attempt to solve the problem just so you can say you tried
Work hard to figure out the answer on your own.
Information & Literacy Defined
Information:◦knowledge that you get about someone or
something; facts or details about a subjectLiteracy:
◦the ability to read and write, knowledge that relates to a specified subject
Courtesy of: Merriam Webster
Information Literacy Defined
“Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information.”
Courtesy of: Association of College and Research Libraries
Tools to Help with Information LiteracyOn the Media Skills website http
://www.mayfieldschools.org/MediaSkills.aspx , find the video “What Are Databases and Why You Need Them”◦ Watch the video (use your headphones so you don’t
disturb others), and then respond to the question below in your Intro to Information Literacy packet.
What are some advantages of using databases to find information vs. searching online? Try to come up with at least two.
Advantages of Using Databases
1.
2.
Databases vs. WebsitesDatabases Websites
Author Often an expert or very knowledgeable in the field
Anyone; no credentials needed; may not disclose
Publisher Traditional publisher, professional association, university affiliation, commercial
Anyone; self-published; may not disclose
Selection Editorial process utilized, may be peer reviewed
Often no review process; no checks or evaluation
Purpose Provide relevant, accurate information; advance a particular field; contribute to the literature of a discipline or subject area
May be for any reason; personal/corporate interest, personal agenda/bias
Documentation
References, bibliographies, footnotes, citations
None required; usually none provided
Point of View Usually (however not always) neutral
May be biased or partial
Access Paid for by the school and are provided for your use
Usually free
Courtesy of: High Plains Library District
Where can you go to find good information?Scenario- Your skin has become really itchy
and red. Mom called the doctor and he said you may have eczema. You are freaking out because you’ve never heard of this before…what could you do?1. Log on to the Teen Health & Wellness database
using the hyperlink found on the Library website http://www.mayfieldschools.org/LibraryMediaCenters.aspx
• (username- mmsohio/ password- cats)
2. Complete the Eczema Investigation found in your Intro to Information Literacy packet as thoroughly as you can.
Review Question
What is information literacy? Define it using your OWN words.
Sources Association of College and Research Libraries. (2014). Introduction to Information
Literacy. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/infolit/overview/intro
High Plains Library District. (2014). What are Library Databases?. Retrieved October 22, 2014, from http://www.mylibrary.us/online/online-help/what-are-library-databases
Merriam Webster. (2014). Information. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information
Merriam Webster. (2014). Literacy. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy
Teen Health and Wellness. (2014). Eczema, Rashes, and Irritations. Retrieved October 27, 2014, from http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/148/eczema-rashes-and-irritations
Yavapai College. (2011). What Are Databases and Why You Need Them. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2GMtIuaNzU