Tutorial for Kids
How To Use the Virtual Library

Home | Big6 | KYVL  | Index |  Glossary     
1. Task Definition - making a plan
2. Information Search Strategies - how to search for information
3. Location and Access - how to get information
4. Use of Information - how to use information
5. Synthesis - how to put everything together
6. Evaluation - decide if you did a good job

 
Many students in the United States use the Big6 Information Problem Solving Process to learn how to find and use information.

This tutorial will  help you learn information literacy, which is:

  • to know when you need information

  • to find and use information.

Information literacy gets you ready for:

  • class reports and research assignments

  • your future job 

  • learning for the rest of your life.

This tutorial helps you to:

  • figure out your questions

  • learn ways to research

  • find information sources

  • search for computer information

  • decide how valuable your information is

  • use information in the best and safest way.

Each part of this tutorial is based on the Big6.  You may do them in any order, but it is VERY important to start with Task Definition!

To begin, click on any lesson at the left, or start here.

If you need help, contact the KYVL Help Desk (Kentucky Virtual Library) or ask your school or public librarian.

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