Information and Digital Literacies: A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librarians

Farmer, Lesley S.J. Information and Digital Literacies: A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librarians. 2016. 143p. ISBN 978-1-4422-3981-4. Available at PROF 028.7 FA on the library shelves.

The role of school librarian continues to be a vital one in schools, exposing students and staff members to the wealth of information present on the Internet as well as best practices to employ in the teaching of research and information gathering strategies. Designed to provide a curricular model for school librarians, this book is replete with information and features four curricula that can easily be implemented in any school program. Farmer parcels the skills and knowledge that students must acquire while in middle and high school and discusses ways in which this can be accomplished. Whether through school librarian teaching actual classes or through collaboration with other subjects, the twin goals of information literacy and digital literacy can be reached, ensuring that each and every student is functionally able to actively participate in today’s knowledge economy. Farmer also presents ways to implement systematic instructions on conducting research while meeting the Common Core State Standards.