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Big 6 Information Skills

Developed by educators Mike Eisenberg and Bob


Berkowitz, the Big6 information skill is the most
widely-known and widely-used project learning /
enquiry-learning model. It can empower students’
life skills in managing the problems and to be the
independent and competent learners.

1. Task Definition
Define the information problem
Identify the information you need to solve
the problem

2. Information Seeking Strategies


Brainstorming all possible sources “The school library provides learning services,
Select the best sources books and resources that enable all members
of the school community to become critical
3. Location & Access thinkers and effective users of information in all
Locate sources formats and media, with links to the wider
Find information within sources library and information network, according to
the principles in the UNESCO Public Library
4. Use of Information Manifesto.”
Engage in the source The School Library Manifesto
(read, listen, view, touch)
Select the relevant information and take
some notes. WHGS Library Resource Centre
William Hulme’s
Opening Hours:
Grammar School
5. Synthesis
Organize information from multiple sources Mon – Fri: 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Library Resource
Present the information according to your Contact Details: Centre (LRC)
teacher’s guidelines and remember to
include the bibliography list. Tel: 0161 232 5536
Address: Springbridge Road,
6. Evaluation
Judge your product (effectiveness) Manchester, M16 8PR.
Judge your information problem-solving Staff:
process (effeciency)
Mrs. Evans (Library Manager)
The "Big6? is copyright ?(1987) Michael B. marie.evans@whgs-academy.org
Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. For
more information, visit: www.big6.com Mrs. Doran (Assistant Librarian)
yin.doran@whgs-academy.org
Our Mission … How many items can I borrow? What about overdue DVDs?
The mission of WHGS Library Resource Year No. of Loan Unfortunately, 50 pence fine will be
charged per night if the DVD is overdue.
Centre is to empower students’ learning. Group Items Period
We support the curricula and enrich students’ Yr. 7 – Yr. 8 3 books + 2 weeks (B)/
learning experiences through partnerships; to 1 DVD 3 nights (D)
provide students with the access of various Yr. 9 or above 8 books + 2 weeks (B)/
types of information; to nurture a love of 1 DVD 3 nights (D) Can I use the LRC computer?
reading and create a whole school reading * All DVDs are allowed to be borrowed on Definitely YES!
community so as to enable our students to Friday only and the loan period is 3 nights.
become independent lifelong learners. However, the number of computer stations is
limited. There are some rules you have to
follow:
How can I renew the books?
Time Rules
What can I find in the LRC? It’s easy! Just ask your librarians, Mrs. Before 8:40 No Booking required
Evans & Mrs. Doran and they will help Break No Booking required
A wide range of resources are provided for you! Lunch Prior Booking required!!!
your learning or recreational purposes. For After School No Booking required
example: The book(s) will be renewed for
* No computer games are allowed in LRC
another 2 weeks.
- Fiction (Authors from A-Z)
- Non-fiction (Studies & your Interests) This does not apply to the DVD(s).
- Newspapers What are the rules in LRC?
- Magazines (over 20 titles)
- DVDs Can I reserve the books? LRC belongs to all our WHGS pupils and
- Reference (dictionaries, atlas, etc.) staff!! Therefore, the purpose of the rules
- Computers (over 20 workstations) Of course YES! There are 2 ways: is to make the LRC become a better
place for learning and reading. Please be
1: Ask your librarians again! considerate and cooperative.
How the resources arranged?
2: Get your PIN and Password Keep quiet in the LRC
from your librarians and you 2. Water is the only drink allowed in
Fiction Non-fiction can reserve the books a sports cap bottle.
anytime at school! No food, sweets and NO chewing
gum in the LRC.
4. Mobile phone use is prohibited.
Junior Fic.
Categorized What happen if I forget to
in Subjects return the books?
/
Senior Fic. Don’t worry! No fines are charged in Thank you Very Much!
our library except the ‘very overdue’
books! Just simply bring your book(s)
Dewey System back and return to your librarians!
 from 000 – 999

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