Library Skills: Internet and Electronic Research Skills

Easy and immediate access to electronic resources has been both boon and bane to students, educators and librarians. For students, in particular, determining whether information is credible or not, is a difficult task requiring at least a foundation in "information literacy." Following the efforts of both a boy and a girl as they search CD-ROMs and the Internet for specific information, this video gives elementary level students and teachers a good description of on-line resources, as well as tips on how to avoid some of the obstacles on the information highway. In addition, the program offers suggestions for refining searches (and ignoring on-line distractions) after a first attempt turns up thousands (or sometimes millions) of hits. This video, and its accompanying teacher's guide, could be a solid step in helping youngsters better utilize electronic resources, while an identically priced companion volume--Modern Library and Research Skills--tackles more traditional library reference skills. Recommended. Aud: E, I. (C. Block)