Library & Information Science, Course 233: School Library Media Centers.
Dr. David Loertscher
Spring, 1999

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The Big Six© Guide to
Information Problem Solving

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  1. Task Definition:
  • Define the problem
  • Identify the information needed

  2. Information Seeking Strategies:

  • Brainstorm all possible sources
  • Select the best sources

  3. Location and Access:

  • Locate sources (intellectually/
    physically)
  • Find information within sources
    

  4. Use of information:

  • Engage (e.g., read, hear, view)
  • Extract relevant information

  5. Synthesis:

  • Organize info. from multiple sources
  • Present the result

  6. Evaluation:

  • Judge the result (effectiveness)
  • Judge the process (efficiency)

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