Abstract Information literacy is a critical component of a 21st century education. Teacher
educators are confronted with teaching about information literacy on two levels: Not only do …

Information literacy has gained importance over the last few decades, not only among
librarians, but also with higher education faculty. Information literacy instruction is important …

The modern library instruction and information literacy movement in academic and research
libraries has its roots in the 1960s. However, library bibliographic instruction has a longer …

Abstract In June 2000, the Illinois State Board of Education adopted new state standards for
all accredited teacher education programs. Professional certification programs must …

Critical-thinking skills are necessary if college students are to evaluate intelligently what they
read. Just as bibliographic instruction librarians can provide assistance for systematically …

Much-needed guidance for updating your teaching skills and practices! Information Literacy
Instruction for Educators: Professional Knowledge for an Information Age explores various …

POTPOURRI Page 1 44 / POTPOURRI The Role of Library Research Instruction in Developing
Teachers’ Problem Solving Skills Nancy O’Hanlon O’Hanlon explores how library research …

Library-literate teachers, working cooperatively with school library personnel, could ensure
successful instructional programs for pupils. Articles and documents relevant to continuing …

Arguing that online searching will fill the research needs of many students while helping to
reinforce valuable information retrieval skills that will support students in their pursuit of life …

This article describes a new two-part bibliographic instruction program for masters'
candidates in education at Lehman College, CUNY, that trains the students to be …