Information Literacy
Information literacy and fluency (sometimes referred to as ICT literacy - information, communications, and technology) are core interests of faculty and students of the iSchool. The faculty and doctoral students working in this area conduct research related to information problem-solving; programs in schools, libraries, and the general society; and the nature and impact of information literacy across audiences and contexts.
Researchers
Current Projects
Mike Eisenberg, Principal Investigator
The Information School is working with other institutions to investigate the issues of credibility of Internet information. The purpose of this exploration was to determine the scope of the problem, determine the existing state of knowledge in the area, and develop practical next steps in addressing issues of the credibility of Internet information. Initial work indicates that the credibility of Internet information is a tractable problem given an ongoing effort between industry, government, nonprofits, and education.
Mike Eisenberg, Principal Investigator
Changing the size and nature of high schools also requires a change in the library program of those schools. This project will determine: the information and library needs of students and teachers in small schools and the most effective and efficient ways to realign the library program (functions, governance, staffing, budget, systems, physical space, collections, and direct impact on teaching and learning) to meet the learning and teaching needs of small schools.