Information Search Process: A Summary of Research and Implications for School Library Media Programs

The challenge for education in the twenty-first century is to prepare students to use information in the workplace, in their personal lives, and as responsible citizens. The report of the ALA Presidential Committee on Information Literacy recommends restructuring the learning process to involve students more actively. “Such a restructuring of the learning process will not only enhance the critical thinking skills of students, but will also empower them for lifelong learning and the effective performance of professional and civic responsibilities.” (1)