Information Literacy and the Curriculum

1. Information Literacy and the Curriculum Melanie Patterson In-Service

2. 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

3. 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? Six Stages of the Information Literacy Process

4. Information Literacy Benchmarks • Based on standards put forth by the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) • School’s Mission Statement

5. 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

6. 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

7. Integrating Information Literacy into the Curriculum • ELA • History/Social Studies • Science • Health • Math • Art • Foreign Language

8. 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.”

9. Where do we start? • Collaboration • How can this assignment incorporate information literacy? • Grading • Curriculum development meetings • Tailor the collection

10. 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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