information retrieval

"[Provides] advice on how to search the internet to locate the best information sources, how to find and utilize the professionals behind those sources, and how to combine these techniques to complete an information search on any subject ... Includes how to search beyond Google, leveraging big data in the search process, and how to search the social web."--Provided by publisher.

A student's guide to research that covers such topics as libraries and librarians, selecting a research topic, and accessing and acquiring information resources.

"Uses 'information adventures' to illustrate the best approaches to searching for information while developing ... aptitude for locating high quality resources."--Back cover.

A two volume set featuring the book "The Curious Kids and the Squiggly Question" designed to teach primary school children the fundamentals of the research process.

Explains how to use an electronic database.

Provides strategies for tackling the process of researching. Includes information about choosing a topic, exploring databases, using periodicals, logging onto the Internet, and tapping into other lesser-known resources. Features case study of a research project. Offers tips for organizing notes and writing a research paper once the information is gathered.

Contains a school library media program that can be intergrated into the school curriculum with lesson plans to help students master information processing skills.

A guide to using Web 2.0 tools and digital resources in the classroom, providing lessons on choosing a topic, developing higher-level questions, finding sources and experts, taking notes and copyright, the search, digital products and presentations, authentic assessment, and more.