INFORMATION LITERACY MODELS
WEEKLY SUMMARY OF INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL Various models of information literacy have been proposed to guide the development of necessary competencies in information literacy skills. These frameworks support the creation of information literacy curricula and promote an integrated approach to teaching that enhances understanding of diverse information forms and sources. Notable models include: i) Big6 information skills (Eisenberg and Berkowitz, 1990), ii) Seven Pillars of Information Literacy (SCONUL Advisory Committee, 1999), and iii) Pathways to Knowledge (Pappas and Tepe, 2002). James Herring's 1996 model, along with Bruce's Seven Faces of Information Literacy created in 1997, are noted contributions to the field of information literacy. 1. BIG6 Information skills Model The Big6 information skills model, developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz in 1990, is a widely recognized framework for information literacy. It outlines a systematic approach ...