Michael B. Eisenberg

Are you a fan of the Big 6? If so, this collection provides a month by month curriculum to be delivered as a stand alone skill-based program to all students. It is best used by those teacher librarians on fixed schedules who want to demonstrate value via a set curricular topic that is delivered consistently. It is designed for the single focus library program and evaluated the way that a reading or math skills-based curriculum would be. There are major detractors from this approach to show more information literacy and probably not suitable for those pursuing the library learning commons concept, but for those interested, this volume gathers in one place a manual that sets forth a teaching program. Recommended for the faithful followers. show less

Nothing is as helpful as a way to show positive impact of information literacy skills on student learning. Teachers not only notice this work, but potentially consider adding this as a component to what they already do. Eisenberg & Berkiwitz show us one way to do that in this book. Based on the Big6 model, this book re-emphasizes the Big6 approach to information problem solving and decision making, but takes it forward into showing how to best customize student learning using this model as show more the foundation for developing skills that are critical to student academic success. Then it goes on to show the reader how to best present this evidence to the learning community in order to develop a successful implementation of study that utilizes the skills students will need to have regardless of their focus. Bottom line - If you are or aren't familiar with this research model, this book helps define how to successfully use it in conjunction with both technology concerns and curricular standards. A great refresher, a great starter. Highly recommended. show less

This text seems to cover all aspects of information literacy! We are given many examples of information literacy in several different contexts, showing its importance in our society. There are so many elements to this book, it can seem daunting but on a closer reading it is very useful! I believe it is the only book you would need on this topic! We are given both practical guidelines and a theoretical background from which we learn valuable skills and knowledge.

Has a lot of information but it's pretty dry.