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Core Library and Research Skills Grades 9-14+
Outline of methods for students to learn and maintain information-seeking skills they will need as they move on to institutions of higher learning
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Health Information Rx: Reference Tools for Health Questions
This curriculum on health reference tools covers both online and print resources for public library staff, as well as guidelines for working with library patrons and providing referrals.
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Information Literacy and Public Libraries
The public library's essential role in helping people develop their ability to find and use information.
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Information Literacy Web Quest for Distance Learners
This program developed for St. Petersburg College walks students through the process of collecting and evaluating information using the Internet.
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InfoSpeak: David Lankes Mining for Authority in the Credibility Commons
David Lankes of Syracuse University discusses his project, the Credibility Commons, where researchers and the public can try out strategies and software designed to dig up credible information.
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InfoSpeak: Michael Eisenberg - Tradition vs. Technology
Mike Eisenberg, founder of Big Six Information Literacy skills, and former Dean of the Information School at the University of Washington discusses the state of library education.
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Locating Legal Information on the Web
This curriculum covers online legal resources and guidelines for what library staff can and can't do when helping patrons looking for legal information.
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My Experience as a Law Librarian
A former academic and public librarian offers some tips for legal research and suggests some favorite online legal resources.
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Tackling Patrons' Legal Questions
Dealing with library patrons' legal questions can be challenging. Here are some tips and resources for helping you, and your patrons.
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Tackling Patrons' Medical Questions
Here are some resources and tips that can help you increase your own skills and help your patrons meet their health information needs.
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WebJunction's Focus on Tackling Tough Patron Questions
Helping library patrons answer legal and medical questions can pose special challenges. Here are some resources to help you and your patrons with these critical issues.
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Websites and Internet Resources on Information Literacy
A list of external links.
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Websites and Internet Resources on Information Literacy
A list of external links.
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