Having just completed a Masters in Library Science through the University of North Texas, much of what the article pointed out confirmed what we learned through the coursework. Libraries are viewed as a place to find a book, check in and out, etc. when in reality, the library has the potential to provide instruction to both students and teachers with regard to many of the aspects the article presented.
One of the primary and most important point is that of teaching not only students but staff, how to access “valid” information. Most everyone wants to “google” to get the information they need when there are reliable sources to get accurate information without running into inappropriate sites (when searching from school).
As Joshua Rucker points out in the article:
“Fingertip Knowledge will only work when we realize that most people do not know how to critically perform Fingertip Knowledge,” Masie states. Because the Internet is not 100 percent reliable and anyone can post information on any topic, it is important for educators to not only accept and embrace Fingertip Knowledge, but to make sure that they train students to be discerning and critical of the sources they find on the Internet.
