Information Problem-Solving: The Big6 Skills Approach to Library and Information Skills Instruction

by Michael B. Eisenberg, Robert E. Berkowitz

Overview

Presenting the Big6 skills from multiple perspectives, this accessible book provides exercises, examples, and explanations, plus practical methods for bringing together other instructional efforts and this problem-solving approach. Now easily available, this is the first Big6 book showing detailed applications of the Big6.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780893917579
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/01/1990
Series:	Contemporary Studies in Information Management, Policies, and Services
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	173
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Michael B. Eisenberg is dean emeritus and professor at the Information School of the University of Washington.

Robert E. Berkowitz is the library and information specialist at Wayne Central High School in Ontario Center, NY.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Foreword
Introduction
The Big Six Skills Revisited
The Big Six Skills Expanded
The Big Six Skills Developed
The Big Six Skills Implemented
Exemplary Library & Information Skills Instructional Units
Generic Lessons
Appendix A: Answers to Chapter 3 Exercises
Appendix B: Sample Curriculum Maps
Bibliography
Index