Information literacy assessment : standards-based tools and assignments

There is a real need within the education community to obtain information regarding the assessment of information skills instruction and related learning outcomes. This book provides a good understanding and basis for information literacy testing based on the ACRL Standards. It provides appropriate background information on information literacy, supplies many valuable references to additional information on assessing the information skills of students, and also provides examples of questions from existing testing instruments. This book is indeed a much-needed publication for the library and education community and a major printed guide to assist librarians and faculty in assessing students? information and technology skills.