VEMA Libraries's List: What High School Students Should Know

Developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, the Big6 is used to teaching information and technology skills. Used in thousands of K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate and adult training programs, the Big6 information problem-solving model is applicable whenever people need and use information. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks.

By Ramona L. Islam and Lisa Anne Murno. College & Research Libraries - November 2006. To investigate how extensively particular information literacy skills are addressed at the
secondary level, the authors distributed a nationwide survey to school library media specialists. Results reveal a common set of skills that respondents perceive they teach in depth and a common set of skills that are perceived as neglected. Qualitative data identify hindrances to information literacy instruction in high schools. Avenues for collaboration between academic and school librarians are suggested as a means to closing the knowledge gap between high school and college.

By the AASL/ACRL Task Force on the Educational Role of Libraries. Report outlining ways of initiating and fostering closer collaboration between librarians in K-12 and post-secondary education to the benefit of the constituencies they serve.

By Zorana Ercegovac. College & Research Libraries - January 2003. This article suggests information literacy collaborations among different educational levels and disciplines.

Information and Communication Technology Literacy Test. Aimed at high school seniors and college freshmen.Developed and administered by the Educational Testing Service.

Transitioning to College - www.transitioning2college.org. Developed by Kent State University

ACRL - Association of College & Research Libraries

Prepared by the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Key findings from surveys among public high school graduates,
college instructors, and employers. Conducted December 2004–January 2005 for Achieve.org. Includes full report and PowerPoint presentation summary.

Includes learning modules for high school students. Developed by Kent State University.

Summary of postings from discussion on ILI-listserv. By Sharlee Jeser-Skaggs, Richland College Library, Dallas, TX

Tutorial focusing on fundamental research skills. Three modules include: selecting appropriate sources, searching library databases and the Internet, and evaluating and citing information. Available to anyone on the Internet - you can register as a first-time visitor or preview the site as a guest.

Online guide organized into 7 steps of the research process. Incorporates ACRL standards. Includes handouts, worksheets, and links to interactive tutorials.

Program developed and initiated by Kent State University's Libraries & Media Services. Mission is to foster student success through collaborations with faculty and staff and direct interaction with students. Provides information on Kent State University's Libraries’ programs, initiatives, and services related to the first year student experience.

Virginia Department of Education, Division of Technology & Career Education, Office of Educational Technology.

The goal of this initiative is to provide guidance to school library media specialists in the development of best practices for teaching and learning. The resource documents identify skills that students need in order to be successful in meeting the Virginia Standards of Learning. It also provides strategies and activities that integrate technology into the curriculum and fosters the development of literacy skills that will enable students to become discriminating and efficient users of information.\n\n