Information Literacy and the Curriculum

Melanie Patterson

In-Service

When is a student information literate?

Knows when information is needed

Can efficiently locate information

Can evaluate the validity and relevance of the information

Knows how to effectively and ethically use the information

Six Stages of the Information Literacy Process

Define What is the task? What types of information do I

need?

Locate Identify Potential Sources Multiple Formats

Select/Analyze Appropriate to the

problem/task

Organize/Synthesize Critically Analyze and

Organize Incorporate Prior Knowledge Develop Original Solutions

Create/Present How can I organize the

information? How can I present the result?

Evaluate Is the task completed? How can I do things better?

Information Literacy Benchmarks

Based on standards put forth by the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA)

School’s Mission Statement

What role does the school library play in Information Literacy?

A central place of learning

Supports the curriculum Providing adequate resources Providing hand-on experience

What role does the school librarian have in teaching Information Literacy?

Certified teacher Specialty: Information Literacy

Curriculum and technology expert

Works with the classroom teacher to plan, deliver, and evaluate inquiry-based lessons using a variety of resources and information problem-solving skills

Integrating Information Literacy into the Curriculum

ELAHistory/Social StudiesScienceHealthMathArtForeign Language

Where is this coming from?

AASL & the ALA Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning

MSLA Massachusetts School Library Media Program

Standards for 21st Century Learning

NEASC Standards for Accreditation

“The library/information services program and materials shall be fully integrated into the school’s curriculum and instructional program.”

Where do we start?

Collaboration How can this assignment incorporate

information literacy? Grading

Curriculum development meetings Tailor the collection

Works Consulted

American Association of School Librarians. “Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning.” Chicago: ALA, 1998.

American Library Association. Information Power: Buiding Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: ALA, 1998.

Cappadona, Carol. “The 21st Century School Library: What It Is and What It Can Do for You!” E-mail to Melanie Patterson. 18 Jan. 2008.

Eisenberg, Michael B. and Robert E. Berkowitz. “The Big 6.” 2005. Big6 Associates. 30 Jan. 2008. http://www.big6.com.

Lomasson, Leslie. “Information Literacy & Curriculum” E-mail to Melanie Patterson. 17 Jan. 2008.

“Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.” May 2004. Massachusetts Department of Education. 28 Jan. 2008. http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/current.html.

Massachusetts School Library Association. “Rubrics for Evaluating Model School Sites” Lunenburg: MSLA, 2002.

Massachusetts School Library Association. “Sample Curriculum-Integrated K-12 Information Literacy Expectations.” Lunenburg: MSLA, 2003.

Owen, Debbie. “Rationale for a Common Information Literacy Curriculum.” E-mail to Melanie Patterson. 17 Jan. 2008.

Ryan, Jenny, and Steph Capra. Information Literacy Toolkit: Grades 7 and Up. Chicago: ALA, 2001.

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