BigSix - new listserv

[Mike Eisenberg <mike@ericir.syr.edu>]

Greetings LM_NETTERS!  You are now over 3,300 strong - we grew
by 135 last week alone!  And yes, there are hundreds more in touch by
other means.

Today, we make history again.  Bob Berkowitz, Barbara Jansen, and I are
pleased to announce a new listserv:  BigSix

We consider this list to be a satellite listserv of LM_NET.  Many of you
will recognize the topic - Information Literacy and the Big Six approach
to integrated library & information skills instruction.  We hope to have
lots of sharing of ideas, lessons, tips, and questions.

The "offical" announcement is below along with instructions on how to
subscribe.  So, please join us (and be patient - it takes time to get the
ball rolling).

Mike, Bob, and Barb

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BigSix Listserv: A discussion of Big Six approach to information literacy
BigSix on LISTSERV@SUVM.BITNET                  For those on Bitnet.
       or LISTSERV@SUVM.SYR.EDU                 For those on Internet

BigSix:  A World-Wide Discussion Group For School Library Media
Specialists and other educators interested in the Big Six Skills approach
to information literacy skills instruction.

A listserv called BigSix has been established to serve the school library
media community and other interested educators, world-wide.

   This list is operated by:

   Mike Eisenberg, Professor, School of Information Studies, Syracuse
   University

   Bob Berkowitz, Library Media Specialist & K-12 Coordinator for Library
   & Information Literacy Programs, Wayne Central (Ontario Center, NY)
   School District, Adjunct Instructor, Syracuse University, School of
   Information Studies

   Barbara Jansen, Librarian & Consultant, Live Oak Elementary School,
   Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, Texas

We invite school library media specialists and other information
professionals and educators to join in a discussion of information
literacy and the Big Skills approach to library & information skills.

The Big Six Skills is a generalizable information problem-solving
curriculum that places isolated library & information skills into a
process framework. Conversation on this list will focus on the
theory and practice of designing and implementing an effective Big Six
Skills program.  Topics for discussion include: instructional
strategies for teaching the Big Six, ideas for integrated units and
lessons, successes and concerns, the nature of the overall process
and specific skills, and technology in a Big Six context.  This is a
listserv aimed at improving practice through sharing ideas, solving
problems, and providing assistance or information.

This discussion group is open to anyone interested in integrated
information skills instruction.  The primary audience is the school library
media specialist, however other information professionals and educators
are welcome to participate in this focused discussion of information
literacy, information skills instruction, information literacy, and the
Big Six approach.

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO BigSix

   BigSix has automated its handling of requests for membership. Request
are handled automatically by the Syracuse University  listserv computer
and software.

   To subscribe to BigSix, just do this:
   Send the following command to LISTSERV@SUVM.BITNET
                              or LISTSERV@SUVM.SYR.EDU

   In the BODY of e-mail type:
      SUBSCRIBE BigSix yourfirstname yourlastname
   For example:
     SUBSCRIBE BigSix Jane Derry

   The BigSix listserv computer will respond with an informative message,
   which will ask you for a confirmation.  You will then be added if you
   properly follow the simple directions.

So, if information literacy and the Big Six interests you, please join
us.

   BigSix Co-Owners:

   Mike Eisenberg  (mike@ericir.syr.edu)
   Bob Berkowitz (reberkow@mailbox.syr.edu)
   Barbara Jansen (bjansen@tenet.edu)