Abstracts of the following publications are available in the Educator’s Reference Desk:

Andronik, Catherine M., Comp. (1999). Information Literacy Skills, Grades 7-12. 3rd Edition. Professional Growth Series. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED437967

Berkowitz, Bob. (1997). Student Self-Assessment Skills: Focus on Success, Part II. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n2 p4-5 Nov-Dec 1997. EJ562886

Berkowitz, Bob. (1997). Student Self-Assessment Skills: Focus on Success. Part I. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n1 p6-7 Sep-Oct 1997. EJ562883

Berkowitz, Bob. (1998). Including All Students: The Big6 Helps To Level the Playing Field. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n4 p1,6-7,10 Mar-Apr 1998. EJ575763

Berkowitz, Bob. (1998).Leveling the Playing Field–Part II: Using the Big6 Model To Plan Instruction for Students with Special Needs. Big6 Newsletter: Teaching Technology Information Skills; v1 n5 p4-5 May-Jun 1998. EJ575766

Berkowitz, Bob. (1998). Assessment: Big6 Scoring Guides for Diagnosis and Prescription. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n3 p4-5,14-15 Jan-Feb 1998. EJ562892

Berkowitz, Robert E. (1996). Helping with Homework: A Parent’s Guide to Information Problem-Solving. ERIC Digest. ED402950

Berkowitz, Robert E.; Riley-Harvey, Tracy. (1997). Evaluating Student Performance: Information Skills Instruction and Assessment. School Library Media Activities Monthly; v14 n2 p23-27 Oct 1997. EJ552467

Berkowitz, Robert. (1998). Helping with Homework: A Parent’s Guide to Information Problem-Solving. Emergency Librarian; v25 n4 p45-46 Mar-Apr 1998. EJ565458

Butts, Peter. (1997). Finding Alternative Assessment Resources on the Web. Technology Connection; v4 n7 p10-13 Dec 1997. EJ555832

Callison, Daniel. (1998). Schema and Problem-Solving. School Library Media Activities Monthly; v14 n9 p43-45 May 1998. EJ565466

Cottrell, Janet R.; Eisenberg, Michael B. (July 2001). Applying an Information Problem-solving Model to Academic Reference Work: Findings and Implications. College & Research Libraries v. 62 no4, p. 334-47

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. (1988). Curriculum Initiative: An Agenda and Strategy for Library Media Programs. Available: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED296731

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. (1990). Information Problem Solving: The Big Six Skills Approach to Library & Information Skills Instruction. Available: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED330364

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. (1995). The Six Study Habits of Highly Effective Students: Using the Big Six to Link Parents, Students, and Homework. School Library Journal; v41 n8 p22-25 Aug 1995. EJ510346

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. (1996). Helping with Homework: A Parent’s Guide to Information Problem-Solving. Syracuse, NY: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology. Available: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED418699

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. (1999). The New Improved Big6™ Workshop Handbook. Professional Growth Series. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED433012.

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. (2000). Teaching Information & Technology Skills: The Big6™ in Secondary Schools. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED449780

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. (2000). The Big6™ Collection: The Best of the Big6 Newsletter. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED439681

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E.. (1999). Teaching Information & Technology Skills: The Big6™ in Elementary Schools. Professional Growth Series. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED437914

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E.. (1992). Information Problem-Solving: The Big Six Skills Approach. School Library Media Activities Monthly; v8 n5 p27-29,37,42 Jan 1992. EJ438023

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Johnson, Doug. (1996). Computer Skills for Information Problem-Solving: Learning and Teaching Technology in Context. ERIC Digest. ED392463

Eisenberg, Michael B.; Spitzer, Kathleen L. (1991). Skills and Strategies for Helping Students Become More Effective Information Users. Catholic Library World; v63 n2 p115-20 Oct-Dec 1991. EJ465828

Eisenberg, Michael; Berkowitz, Robert E.. (1997). The Big Six & Electronic Resources: A Natural Fit. Book Report; v16 n2 p15,22 Sep-Oct 1997. EJ550884

Eisenberg, Michael; Lowe, Carrie. (2000). The Roles and Responsibilities of Library and Information Professionals in the Twenty-First Century. Educational Media and Technology Yearbook; v25 p98-109 2000. EJ605282

Eisenberg, Mike. (1997). Helping with Homework. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n1 p4-5 Sep-Oct 1997. EJ562882

Eisenberg, Mike. (1997). Sports and the Big6: The Information Advantage. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n2 p8-10 Nov-Dec 1997. EJ562887

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). Big Six Tips: Teaching Information Problem Solving. #4 Use of Information: Where the Rubber Meets the Road. Emergency Librarian; v25 n4 p43-44 Mar-Apr 1998. EJ565457

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). Big6 Tip #5: Synthesis. Putting It All Together. Teacher Librarian; v26 n1 p38 Sep-Oct 1998. EJ582165

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). Big6 Tips: Teaching Information Problem Solving. #4.2 Use of Information: Extracting Relevant Information. Teacher Librarian; v25 n5 p37 May-Jun 1998. EJ570640

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). Big6 TIPS: Teaching Problem Solving. #3: Location and Access = Think Index, Keywords and Boolean. Emergency Librarian; v25 n3 p28 Jan-Feb 1998. EJ564190

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). Implementing the Big6: Context, Context, Context. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n4 p8-9,14-15 Mar-Apr 1998. EJ575764

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). Implementing the Big6–Part II: Plans and Planning. Big6 Newsletter: Teaching Technology Information Skills; v1 n5 p3,6-7,14-15 May-Jun 1998. EJ575765

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). Not Just for the Younger Set: Booktalking Revisited. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n6 p8-9 Jul-Aug 1998. EJ577814

Eisenberg, Mike. (1998). More on Sports and the Big6. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n3 p6 Jan-Feb 1998. EJ562893

Eisenberg, Mike; Berkowitz, Bob. (1988). Library and Information Skills Curriculum Scope and Sequence: The Big Six Skills. School Library Media Activities Monthly; v5 n1 p26-28,45,50-51 Sep 1988. EJ380405

Eisenberg, Mike; Lowe, Carrie. (1999). Call to Action: Getting Serious about Libraries and Information in Education. MultiMedia Schools; v6 n2 p18-21 Mar-Apr 1999. EJ586238

Eisenberg, Mike; Spitzer, Kathy. (1998). The Big6: Not Just for Kids! Introduction to the Big6: Information Problem-Solving for Upper High School, College-Age, and Adult Students. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n3 p1,8-10 Jan-Feb 1998. EJ562891

Evaluation–Recognizing Nonlinearity in the Process. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n3 p11 Jan-Feb 1998. EJ562895

Grover, Robert; Blume, Shelia; Dickerson, Jane; Fox, Carol; Kreiser, Latane; Lakin, Jacqueline McMahon; Losey, Betsy; McConkey, Roma; Schumacher, Mary; Talab, Rosemary. (1999). Planning and Assessing Learning across the Curriculum. Knowledge Quest; v28 n1 p10-11,13-16 Sep-Oct 1999 EJ595476

Grover, Robert; Lakin, Jacqueline McMahon; Dickerson, Jane. (1997). An Interdisciplinary Model for Assessing Learning. Professional Papers Presented at the Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship Held in Conjunction with the Association for Teacher-Librarianship in Canada (26th, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 6-11, 1997) ED412948

Herminghaus, Trisha, Ed. (1987). “Dinosaurs.” Kindergarten. Anchorage School District Elementary Science Program. ED304298

Jansen, Barbara A. (1997). Awareness and Fun with Information! Introducing Young Researchers to Information Problem-Solving with Big6 Activities. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n2 p1,6-7 Nov-Dec 1997. EJ562885

Jansen, Barbara A. (1997). Teaching Information Problem-Solving: The Trash-N-Treasure Note-Taking Technique. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n2 p13 Nov-Dec 1997. EJ562888

Jansen, Barbara A.; Culpepper, Susan N. (1996). Using the Big Six Research Process. The Coconut Crab from Guam and Other Stories: Writing Myths, Fables, and Tall Tales. MultiMedia Schools; v3 n5 p32-38 Nov-Dec 1996. EJ534465

Jansen, Barbara. (1998). A Home for Toad: The Actual Story. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n6 p7 Jul-Aug 1998. EJ577813

Jansen, Barbara. (1998). A Home for Toad: Using Storytelling To Teach Big6 Skills. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n6 p1,6,11 Jul-Aug 1998. EJ577812

Johnson, Doug. (1999). A Curriculum Built Not To Last. School Library Journal; v45 n4 p26-29 Apr 1999. EJ586404

Johnson, Glenn. (1992). A Process to Help Develop Your “Picture!” School Library Media Activities Monthly; v8 n6 p33-34 Feb 1992. EJ439870

Joseph, Linda C. (1999). Net Curriculum: An Educator’s Guide to Using the Internet. Medford, New Jersey: CyberAge Books, Information Today, Inc. ED448768

Kasowitz, Abby S. (2000). Teaching and Learning with the Internet: A Guide to Building Information Literacy Skills. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED449796

Kasowitz, Abby S. (2000). Using the Big6™ To Teach and Learn with the Internet. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED449781

Kearns, Jodi L.. (2000). Using the Big6™ To Plan Instruction and Services. Book Report; v19 n1 p23-25 May-Jun 2000. EJ613351

Lowe, Carrie. (1998). The Work of Todd Ross. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n3 p7,13 Jan-Feb 1998. EJ562894

Moyer, Susan L.; Small, Ruth V. (2001). Building a “Motivation Toolkit” for Teaching Information Literacy. Knowledge Quest; v29 n3 p28-32 Jan-Feb 2001. EJ625224

Ray, Sally. (1998). Getting Started with Information Problem-Solving Isn’t a Problem When One Begins with a Book. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n6 p14-15 Jul-Aug 1998. EJ577816

Roblyer, M. D. (1998). The Other Half of Knowledge. Learning and Leading with Technology; v25 n6 p54-55 Mar 1998. EJ563023

Russell, Shayne; Warren, Meg. (2000). IT Teams: Saving the World through Authentic Challenging Tasks. MultiMedia Schools; v7 n2 p16-21 Mar-Apr 2000. EJ610078

Schroeder, Diane; Smith, Richard Alan. (1998). Weaving a Web of Research Skills. Learning and Leading with Technology; v25 n8 p60-63 May 1998. EJ574045

Sine, Lynn; Murphy, Becky. (1992).Teaming to Teach the Information Problem-Solving Process. School Library Media Activities Monthly; v9 n3 p30-31,35 Nov 1992. EJ453288

Spencer, Lynn. (1998). Be a Big6 Detective: Introducing the Big6 Problem-Solving Process Using “Nate the Great”. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n6 p10-11 Jul-Aug 1998. EJ577815

Spitzer, Kathleen L. (2000). How To Use Soda Pop, “The Blair Witch Project”, and Other Methods To Help Students Learn To Evaluate Web Information Critically. Book Report; v18 n4 p21-23 Jan-Feb 2000. EJ608377

Sutter, Lynne; Sutter, Herman. (1999). Finding the Right Path: Researching Your Way to Discovery. Professional Growth Series. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. ED429611

Teaching Information Problem-Solving: Brainstorm/Narrow To Set an Information Seeking Strategy. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n2 p16 Nov-Dec 1997. EJ562890

Teaching the Process…with Calvin & Hobbes. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n3 p16 Jan-Feb 1998. EJ562896

Technology—More than an Answer in Search of a Question. Big6 Newsletter; v1 n1 p1,12-13 Sep-Oct 1997. EJ562881

Warner, Mary. (1998). Western Carolina University’s Model of Integrating Information Literacy: Partnering the First Year Composition Instructor, Students and a Personal Librarian. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (49th, Chicago, IL, April 1-4, 1998). ED424581