Berkowitz+and+Eisenberg

=Berkowitz and Eisenberg= These two authors collaborated to write this book titled: Information Problem-Solving: The Big six Skills Approach to Library & Information Skills Instruction. Michael B. Eisenberg (PhD Syracuse University, MLS State University of New York at Albany), is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Studies, Syracuse University. Robert E. Berkowitz, (MA in Education George Washington University, MLS State University of New York at Albany, School Administrator’s Certification, North Adams (Massachusetts) State College) is a School Library Media Specialist with the Wayne Central School District, Ontario Center, NY.

This book teaches library Media Specialist how to present the Big Six Skills to approach students’ information needs. Application of the Big Six Skills information problem-solving model will bring about the greater effectiveness and efficiency than that based upon resource-based approach. This model connect s a real curriculum need, and its instruction style is characterized as active and interesting. The approach of the Big Six Skills emphasizes active thinking participation as students respond to these six big skills. [] This website: big6.com which dispalys the six steps: 1. tesk definition2. information seeking strategies, 3.location and access, 4.use of information 5. synthesis, 6. evaluation. There are some other tabs such as home, Test Page, product catalog, onsite workshops for you to browse the website and study about this method. If you want to be an effective library specialist, you must study this book and also visit this website and join the workshop. WL.