El. knyga: We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians

We Can Teach That offers actionable strategies for launching meaningful collaborations, tailoring evaluation methods, and spearheading professional development. This volume is a vital toolkit for school librarians aiming to convert their spaces into vibrant centers of learning and creativity - and how to tell the story of their impact and importance. It is an essential companion for school library advocates to positively influence the trajectory of education. -- John Chrastka, executive director, EveryLibrary With the dramatic increase in misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, the need to teach students information literacy skills has never been more important. Dziedzic-Elliott's We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians is a welcome and timely work that tackles this critical topic, and is particularly useful as school librarians are re-thinking what types of information literacy skills are needed as generative AI and other technologies change the information landscape. The book draws together leading school and academic librarians and library scholars who offer thought-provoking chapters that provide illustrative examples, practical strategies, activities, and other suggestions for teaching all types of information literacy (visual, media, health, technological, multicultural) to students from toddlers through to college. -- Sandra Hirsh, associate dean for academics, College of Professional and Global Education, San Jose State University We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians is a valuable resource for school librarians at all grade levels and for school library educators. The essays provide a variety of perspectives as well as practical examples to enable school librarians to say 'yes, we can and do teach that' and to support their leadership in teaching information literacy in their schools. -- Kathy Lester, school librarian (retired), Plymouth Canton Community Schools, Michigan, past president, 2022-2023, American Association of School Librarians We Can Teach That! is an incredibly prescient book! Learners of all ages are inundated with information of all types, even more so with the explosion of AI. It is increasingly critical that students be taught to evaluate and cite their sources. School librarians are uniquely situated to do this! -- Todd Burleson, school librarian, Winnetka Public Schools, Illinois, 2016 School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year In today's society, being literate means much more than just reading and writing. It encompasses a variety of skills including visual literacy, media literacy, digital literacy, and health literacy. Being literate today means being able to critically analyze information, understand and use technology effectively, navigate diverse media landscapes, and make informed decisions about health and wellness. We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians shows how school librarians play a crucial role in developing these literacies, guiding students to become adept at deciphering the vast amount of information they encounter daily, and preparing them for a complex, interconnected world. -- Kristina A. Holzweiss, Educational Technology Enrichment Specialist, Syosset Senior High School, New York, 2015 Scholastic School Librarian of the Year Knowledgeable professionals from various perspectives have come together centered around information literacy for all. There are so many considerations - I'm grateful for their insights in this book! -- Becky Calzada, district library coordinator, Leander Independent School District, Texas, American Association of School Librarians President, 2024-2025, co-founder of Texas FReadom Fighters This book of essays is a treasure trove of professional development ideas for implementing literacy instruction with students. School librarians, individually or with their PLC, can focus on one chapter at a time, implementing the examples the authors detail to improve their practice. Well worth the price and usable over time. -- Debra E. Kachel, Affiliate Faculty, School of Education, K-12 Library Media Endorsement Program, Antioch University Seattle