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. 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?

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 21 st 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 21 st 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. 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. 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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