Christie Elementary School Library

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Christie Elementary School Library

• Mary Bishop
• librarian

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The Big Six

• Information Problem Solving

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1. Task Definition

• Define the task
• Identify the information needed to do the task

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2. Information Seeking Strategies

• Brainstorm all possible sources
• Select the best sources

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3. Location and Access

• Locate sources
• Find information within sources

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4. Use of Information

• Engage (read, hear, view, or touch)
• Take out needed information

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5. Synthesis

• Organize info. from all sources
• Create product or performance

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6. Evaluation

• Judge the product or performance
• Judge the process (efficiency)