Abstract:

The 21st century is characterized by “Big Data” and “Maker”. How to find the path of innovation in the ocean of information is a big problem troubling many makers. The “Search Quotient” education,with the purpose of cultivating the students’ capability to access information, analyze and use information
and create knowledge, is the key to solving the problem. In this paper, information literacy education mode targeting at makersis being discussed, taking into account of working characteristics and information demands of them. The model can be divided into four phrases, namely, knowledge exploration, knowledge discovery, knowledge creation, and wining the future. At the same time, the system of information literacy cultivation which is composed of reference librarian, subject librarian, subject experts and social forces (such as enterprises and social organizations) is also presented.

Key words: Maker, Search Quotient, Information literacy, Education, Library