1. There's some brand new Information Power implementation help online. AASL has just launched LEARNING THROUGH THE LIBRARY, accessible via http://www.ala.org/aasl/ under Internet Resources. It contains:
- RESEARCH IN A NUTSHELL—abstracts of relevant information literacy studies. Example:
Howe, E.B. (1997). Using Student surveys to build and evaluate an information skills program. School Libraries Worldwide, 3, 68-77.
- HOT LINKS TO LEARNING—instructional improvement connections. Explores current educational issues. Example:
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- RCM's LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE: IS IT SIMPLY A MATTER OF TIME? (A report on better use of instructional time to improve student achievement.)
BEST PRACTICES—submitted school projects demonstrating such strenghts as integration with content curricuum, incorporation of relevant technology, support of school reform efforts. Organized by grade level. Each 'snapshot' includes a list of the specific information literacy standards addressed within the project. The descriptions are sketchy and the assessments especially weak; snail, email, fax and phone access is provided to contact people, for possible amplification.
Examples:
- THREE PIGS ON LOCATION: A MULTIMEDIA TALE (K)
- USING LITERATURE TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUTH ACTIVISM (6-12)
- THE IDEAL MARRIAGE--INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION (9-12)
This is a budding site, and suggestions and submissions are encouraged. This is a site to check on frequently.
Look for some localized implementation suggestions soon at this Maine site.
2. How can you use Information Power to help your accreditation process? A workshop devoted to this topic will be presented at the Maine Libraries Conference in May, 1999. Plan to be there.
This section is under construction. Check it out occasionally for additional help This part of the MEMA website is written by Audrey Conant, Chair, MEMA Information Literacy.
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