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2. Fostering self-reflection on library instruction: Testing a peer observation instrument focused on questioning strategies.
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Silberberg, Eric
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LIBRARY orientation ,CRITICAL self-reflection ,PEER teaching ,ACADEMIC librarians ,INTROSPECTION ,ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARY personnel ,INFERENCE (Logic) ,STUDENT engagement - Abstract
This study demonstrates that a library instruction observation instrument can effectively foster critical self-reflection among academic library faculty and staff on their teaching practices. The paper outlines the instrument's design, which gathers low inference observations on instructors' use of questioning as a pedagogical strategy based on recommendations from the LIS and education literature. To test and refine the instrument's design, the instructors' utilised the instrument to collect data from classes taught by five participating instructors, who, during postobservation interviews, engaged in thoughtful reflections on their class planning, student participation, and teaching philosophy. They also provided valuable critiques of the usefulness of the instrument. Through analysing the observee reflections and the data from the observation instrument, this study aims to provide academic libraries with a method to incorporate an observation instrument in a peer observation program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Truth or Consequences: Academic Instruction Librarians as Information Literacy and Critical Thinking Activists.
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Cantwell-Jurkovic, Laureen P. and Ball, Heather F.
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CRITICAL literacy ,INFORMATION literacy ,CRITICAL thinking ,INFORMATION literacy education ,RESEARCH personnel ,ACADEMIC librarians ,LIBRARIANS' attitudes - Abstract
The graphic edition of Snyder's On Tyranny (2021) states "truth dies in four modes," which is a contemporary synthesis connected to Klemperer's Language of the Third Reich (1957). The researchers connected these four modes to information literacy (IL) instruction--but would others? The researchers surveyed academic librarians engaged in IL instruction on whether they felt they addressed any of the modes in their work. The researchers also asked whether they believe the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education works to circumvent any of the four modes. Nearly 150 librarians responded and, while most respondents were unfamiliar with the two texts referenced and their thoughts were mixed, many saw their work and the Framework as antagonistically related to Mode 1 (Open Hostility to Verifiable Reality). This paper discusses survey results and their implications for better understanding of how academic librarians engaged in IL instruction view their work in a socio-political context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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4. Blended Librarianship - 20 Years Later.
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Hovious, Amanda and Smith, Andrew J. M.
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ACADEMIC librarianship ,ACADEMIC librarians ,BLENDED learning ,LIBRARY science ,PEDAGOGICAL content knowledge ,COMMUNICATION in education ,TELECOMMUNICATION ,ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
In 2004, Steven J. Bell and John Shank introduced the term blended librarian to describe an emerging skill set of academic librarians in teaching and learning roles as a combination of "the traditional skill set of librarianship with the information technologist's hardware/software skills, and the instructional or educational designer's ability to apply technology appropriately in the teaching-learning process" (p. 373). Several years later, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) officially recognized instructional design skills as a core proficiency for instructional librarians in the Standards for Proficiencies for Instruction Librarians and Coordinators (ALA, 2008). Yet, alongside the ACRL's shift from information literacy standards to framework came a parallel shift from the proficiencies for instruction librarians to its revision, entitled Roles and Strengths of Teaching Librarians (ALA, 2017). The Roles and Strengths of Teaching Librarians remains intentionally vague, which may make it difficult for library students and practicing professionals to determine exactly what knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass the formal competencies of instructional designers. Drawing on standards from the Association of Educational Communications and Technology (2012), this paper defines the competencies of instructional design and technology and outlines the specific areas of content and pedagogical knowledge that teaching librarians in the instructional designer role will find most relevant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Why Would I Share? Exploring a Culture of Sharing and Collaboration in Canadian Academic Library Instruction.
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Gill, Navroop
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ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,DATA analysis ,SOCIAL support - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship / Revue Canadienne De Bibliothéconomie Universitaire is the property of Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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6. Listening to First Generation College Students in Engineering: Implications for Libraries and Information Literacy.
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Dommermuth, Emily and Roberts, Linds W.
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FIRST-generation college students ,INFORMATION literacy ,ENGINEERING students ,ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy education ,ENGINEERING schools - Abstract
First-generation college students (FGCS) in engineering bring a wealth of knowledge to their academic and social experiences in higher education, in contrast to deficit-based narratives that students are underprepared. By listening to FGCS' own experiences navigating higher education and using information literacy in their project-based work, librarians and educators can better understand students' funds of knowledge, social capital, and identities, as well as the institutional barriers that must be removed. This paper shares interview findings with (n = 11) FGCS and suggests implications for professional practice that are relevant to information literacy for design, project-based, or practitioner focused disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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7. Redefining the reference librarian in the university environment.
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Ursachi, Lenuța
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COLLEGE environment ,ACADEMIC librarians ,CAREER development ,ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION literacy ,INFORMATION technology ,LIBRARIANS - Abstract
The reference librarian and the services provided hold more than ever the attention of users at the "Dunărea de Jos" University Library of Galati (DJULG). The Internet, technology and struggle for survival left a significant mark on both librarians' skills and reference services in the new context of the information society. In order to align with new trends in librarianship and to respond effectively to the increasingly complex demands of users, the reference librarians had to move beyond the traditional and reinvent themselves. As a result, new skills have been acquired and new services emerged in the information landscape of the university library. The paper examines the evolution of the reference services at DJULG over the last ten years, emphasizing the changes of the librarian profile in this area. The variety of information sources, the emergence of new information technologies, the movement on open access have been the main elements that contributed to the professional development of the reference librarian and the implementation of new models of services for users. The case of the university library in this study reveals different profiles of the reference librarian: researcher, educator in information literacy, bibliometrician, wikilibrarian, digital resources manager, reference manager etc. Not far from the truth, we can say that the reference librarian became a chameleon, from the perspective of information evolution and ensuring sustainable library services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
8. Information Literacy's Influence on Undergraduates' Learning and Development: Results from a Large Multi-institutional Study.
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Fosnacht, Kevin
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INFORMATION literacy ,STUDENT engagement ,UNDERGRADUATES ,ACADEMIC librarians ,REFLECTIVE learning - Abstract
This paper investigated the reliability and validity of the National Survey of Student Engagement's Experiences with Information Literacy module, an assessment instrument developed in collaboration with a group of instructional librarians. After identifying three information literacy--related factors in the module, it assessed the relationship between the factors and students' engagement in Higher-Order Learning and Reflective and Integrative Learning activities and students' perceived gains. The results from these analyses indicated that information literacy activities were positively and significantly correlated with student engagement and students' perceived gains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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9. Strategies for Teaching Information Literacy to English Language Learners.
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Tran, Clara Y. and Aytac, Selenay
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ENGLISH language education ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,STUDENTS - Abstract
Academic librarians are encountering a growing number of English Language Learners (ELLs) every day, as our classrooms have become more linguistically diverse every year. In this dramatically changing environment, academic librarians are expected to meet the needs of increasingly diverse students speaking multiple languages. The purpose of this paper is to present widely used teaching strategies to support ELLs based on an exhaustive literature review. Study also suggests collaboration among ESL or classroom instructors and librarians to enhance semester-long learning experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
10. Academic Librarians, Open Access, and the Ethics of Care.
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Bradley, Cara
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ACADEMIC librarians ,CARE ethics (Philosophy) ,INFORMATION literacy ,DIGITAL humanities ,ETHICS ,BUSINESS schools ,SCHOLARLY communication ,NURSING home care - Abstract
This paper explores the value of applying the ethics of care to scholarly communications work, particularly that of open-access (OA) librarians. The ethics of care is a feminist philosophical perspective that sees in the personal a new way to approach other facets of life, including the political and the professional. Care, in this context, is broadly construed as "a species of activity that includes everything we do to maintain, contain, and repair our 'world' so that we can live in it as well as possible" (Fisher & Tronto, 1990, p. 40). Joan Tronto outlined four elements of care: attentiveness, responsibility, competence, and responsiveness, and highlighted the value of care beyond the domestic sphere (1993). The ethics of care values care and relationships as instructive ways of framing and examining work, and has been applied in diverse disciplines, including education, nursing, social work, and even business. Several LIS professionals have considered the ethics of care in the context of library technologies (Henry, 2016) and digital humanities (Dohe, 2019), among others. The ethics of care can also provide inspiration for OA librarians as we think about the scope and nature of our work. What could open access librarians learn from the ethics of care? How might our practice change or evolve with the ethics of care as an underpinning philosophy? Who do we include in our circle of care while we undertake our work? The ethics of care provides a more expansive way to think about OA librarianship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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11. Tailoring information literacy instruction and library services for continuing education.
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Lange, Jessica, Canuel, Robin, and Fitzgibbons, Megan
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INFORMATION literacy ,INFORMATION skills ,LIBRARIES & students ,CONTINUING education ,ACADEMIC librarians ,LEARNING strategies - Abstract
As higher education diversifies worldwide, academic librarians must adapt their information literacy initiatives to meet the needs of new populations. This paper explores the implementation of information literacy instruction and library services for diverse adult learners, in response to Cooke's (2010) call for case studies on the relationship between adult learning theory and information literacy. Based on librarians' success in reaching an underserved continuing education department, a variety of practical techniques for working with diverse students and instructors are discussed, with a focus on how learners' characteristics inform the approaches. Effective techniques from adult education theory and information literacy practice are discussed in the context of outreach to continuing education learners. Librarians adapt instruction and communication strategies for students with varying levels of language, library, and technology skills; teach outside usual "business hours"; teach online; integrate information literacy outcomes in course curricula; tailor communication to students and instructors; and continually develop entirely new workshops based upon the content specific to continuing education programmes. Through these efforts, this unique group of students and instructors has been provided with previously unrealised access to information literacy training and library services. Challenges in outreach and teaching remain. However, the groundwork has been laid for a sustained liaison relationship and an account of this is presented in this paper. Future work will include systematic evaluation of successes and changing needs so that structured information literacy efforts, tailored for continuing education students, can evolve over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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12. Using teaching faculty focus groups to assess information literacy core competencies at university level.
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Tyron, Jodi, Frigo, Emily Elizabeth, and O'Kelly, Mary Kathleen
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INFORMATION literacy ,FOCUS groups ,GENERAL education ,ACADEMIC librarians ,ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
Grand Valley State University librarians designed and conducted teaching faculty focus groups to gauge their response to a new information literacy (IL) core student competencies document created to support a developing library IL programme. Although the competencies were inspired by existing, widely known information literacy standards and guidelines the University Libraries' Information Literacy Competencies document (ILCC) is unique and written specifically to address the university's culture and curriculum. The authors of this paper formed a research team to assemble two groups of teaching faculty from various disciplines and to analyse focus group transcripts using a content analysis approach. The resulting data revealed unexpected perceptions about information literacy among teaching faculty and concerns about how to apply the ILCC document. In analysing the data, we generated ideas for supporting teaching faculty as they apply the ILCC document. Focus groups were used to gauge teaching faculty perceptions of the ILCC document. The results of the focus groups informed our efforts to tailor the ILCC document to existing university programs and curricula by using the language that was familiar to teaching faculty; and to explore teaching faculty perceptions of challenges and needed support. The paper explains how the focus group method was employed to test information literacy competencies in order to provide a potential model for other universities who are customising their own information literacy standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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13. INFORMATION LITERACY AND WRITING TUTOR TRAINING AT A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE.
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Cannon, Kelly and Jarson, Jennifer
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ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,CURRICULUM ,TEACHING ,COLLEGE teachers - Abstract
Academic librarians have long understood and argued for the importance of integrating information literacy into the curriculum. The literature shows strong evidence of librarians collaborating with faculty, peer tutors, and other on-campus constituencies in an effort to facilitate both the discussion and acquisition of information literacy skills and concepts. The literature points to a likely collaboration: that of libraries and writing centers, in light of their corresponding missions and endeavors. This paper details how two academic librarians partnered with teaching faculty who oversee the campus writing center to infuse information literacy skills and concepts into the training of writing tutors. The authors explore the history of the collaboration with faculty that led up to the information literacy workshops, provide a detailed explanation of workshop activities, focusing on disciplinary discourse and resource evaluation, and discuss how information literacy standards were embedded in the activities. We also consider challenges and opportunities afforded by the experience, as well as future steps to extend this collaboration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
14. Academic Librarians' Experiences as Faculty Developers: A Phenomenographic Study.
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Flierl, Michael, Maybee, Clarence, and Fundator, Rachel
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ACADEMIC librarians ,TEACHER development ,STUDENT-centered learning ,UNIVERSITY faculty ,ACADEMIC libraries ,PHENOMENOGRAPHY ,INFORMATION literacy - Abstract
Academic libraries are integral to the teaching and learning missions of colleges and universities. Yet, libraries continue to face substantial challenges in their work to advance student learning, especially regarding the sustainability and scalability of their instructional efforts. This paper describes a phenomenographic research project that investigated the varied experiences of Purdue University Libraries faculty members participating in the IMPACT faculty development program. The findings suggest that academic librarians are capable of acting as faculty developers who can engage faculty in conversations, which may or may not relate to information literacy, to advance student-centered teaching and learning environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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15. Application of ChatGPT in Information Literacy Instructional Design.
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Madunić, Jelena and Sovulj, Matija
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GENERATIVE artificial intelligence ,CHATGPT ,INFORMATION literacy ,INTEGRITY ,INSTRUCTIONAL systems design ,CHATBOTS ,ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
Recent developments in generative artificial intelligence tools have prompted immediate reactions in the academic library community. While most studies focus on the potential impact on academic integrity, this work explored constructive applications of ChatGPT in the design of instructional materials for courses in academic information literacy. The starting point was the use of openly licenced information resources or content infrastructure as facilitators in the creation of educational materials. In the first phase, course teaching material was developed using a prompt engineering strategy, predefined standards, and a prompt script. As a second step, we experimented with designing a custom chatbot model connected to a pre-defined corpus of source documents. The results demonstrated that the final teaching material required careful revision and optimisation before use in an actual instructional programme. The experimental design of the custom chatbot was able to query specific user-defined documents. Taken together, these findings suggest that the strategic and well-planned use of ChatGPT technology in content creation can have substantial benefits in terms of time and cost efficiency. In the context of information literacy, the results provide a practical and innovative solution to integrate the new technology tool into instructional practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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16. Community College Students' Perceptions of Their Information Literacy Needs.
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Latham, Don, Gross, Melissa, Julien, Heidi, Warren, Felicia, and Moses, Lindsey
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COMMUNITY college students ,INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC workload of students ,EDUCATIONAL productivity ,ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
Semistructured interviews were conducted with community college students in Florida and New York, two diverse states with robust community college systems, to explore their self-perceptions of their information literacy (IL) needs. Findings indicate that students value IL in their personal lives, their academic work, and their careers, though it means somewhat different things to them in each of those areas. They think of IL in terms of skills rather than threshold concepts, and they feel that the most important skill is finding information, followed by evaluating information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
17. The development and use of online information literacy activities to engage first year health students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Siddall, Gillian
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ACADEMIC librarians ,STUDENT health ,INFORMATION literacy ,COVID-19 pandemic ,BLENDED learning ,ACTIVE learning - Abstract
The article discusses the development of online tutorials to support the Academic Librarians' information literacy instruction during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. The content and development of the activities are presented in relation to information literacy (IL) standards. At the University of Northampton, the first-year students each receive two IL sessions from an Academic Librarian that support their information skills development. The first session focuses on identifying an information need and how to search for relevant information. The second session supports students to understand the referencing process and how to use information ethically. The IL sessions are based on the principles of Active Blended Learning and focus on providing interactive and engaging workshops for students. The activities were designed to support the students on health programmes who began their studies in April 2020 and the students who were receiving their final IL session. The reflections on the IL sessions highlight lessons learnt during the online delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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18. Out of the Basement: Partnering to Enhance the Discovery and Use of Graphic Novels.
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West, Wendy L. and Nous, Rebecca A.
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,SOCIAL media ,GRAPHIC novels - Abstract
This paper presents a project designed to promote and increase the use of graphic novels, previously a seldom-utilized collection, at the University at Albany Libraries. Several units in the Libraries collaborated to add additional graphic novels to the collection, augment bibliographic records with genre headings to enhance discovery, and promote this collection in the University Libraries and online. The Libraries used a variety of marketing techniques, including social media. Circulation statistics were recorded before, during, and after the promotional activities. This collaboration not only resulted in an increase in circulation activity for these titles while they were on display and after they were returned to the stacks, but generated other benefits as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
19. The Practice and Promise of Critical Information Literacy: Academic Librarians’ Involvement in Critical Library Instruction.
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Tewell, Eamon C.
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INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,LIBRARY orientation ,LIBRARIES ,LIBRARY users - Abstract
Critical information literacy is a way of thinking and teaching that examines the social construction and political dimensions of libraries and information, problematizing information’s production and use so that library users may think critically about such forces. Being an educational approach that acknowledges and emboldens learners’ agency, critical information literacy has much to offer librarians. Using a survey and follow-up interviews with thirteen librarians practicing critical information literacy, this paper illustrates some of the many ways that librarians incorporate this vital approach to teaching the complexities of information, as well as the potential advantages and difficulties of doing so. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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20. SoTL in the LIS Classroom: Helping Future Academic Librarians Become More Engaged Teachers.
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McNiff, Lindsay and Hays, Lauren
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CLASSROOM environment ,LIBRARY schools ,INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,PSYCHOLOGY of teachers ,CURRICULUM - Abstract
In this paper, we share background and key considerations of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and propose introducing library and information science (LIS) students to SoTL as a way to acquaint them with the higher education teaching profession. Throughout the article, we employ reflection as the primary consideration and support structure that frames the benefits of SoTL for instructional growth. Four critical stages of SoTL training, first suggested by Gale and Golde (2004), are recommended for LIS students: Exposure, Encounter, Engagement, and Extension. As instruction responsibilities and opportunities continue to expand in academic librarianship, teaching about SoTL using the four stages may prepare LIS students to quickly adjust to their new roles and engage with other teaching faculty. This article fills a gap in the literature on SoTL in LIS instruction curricula. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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21. International standards for information literacy: the inspiration for national practices.
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Sanches, Tatiana, Antunes, Maria Luz, and Lopes, Carlos
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INFORMATION literacy , *STANDARDS , *ACADEMIC librarians , *LIBRARIANS , *INSPIRATION , *BEST practices - Abstract
Librarians working in higher education want to support students in the pursuit of their academic work, based on the good use of information. To this end, they need to know the emerging pedagogical changes that they can take advantage of when designing their courses, integrating this knowledge into a more segmented, clear, and objective training offer, based on international references, published in the last decades, since the ACRL Standards, until the ACRL Framework. The attention given to these documents can prepare librarians for the necessary updating of skills, supporting innovation, and best practice achievement. This paper aims to systematise the evolution of concepts and practices of information literacy guidelines in higher education and identify their inspiration for the creation of Portuguese guidelines. An exploratory inventory of international information associations was carried out to identify information literacy guidelines. The content analysis of these guidelines allowed the identification of pedagogical trends in the performance of libraries and their professionals. The analysed contents show an interpretative evolution of the guidelines, converging in the ACRL Framework and the contents of the Portuguese recommendations for academic libraries for the period 2020-2022. It is evident that updating skills for librarians requires not only an awareness of sector trends, but also transforming them into good practice and recommendations appropriate for the national context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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22. Liaising in the 21st Century: The Shifting Role of the Education Librarian.
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DONALDSON, KATHERINE S., BONELLA, LAURA, BECKSFORD, LISA, KUBICKI, JOSETTE M., and PARRAMORE, SARAH
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LIBRARY education ,ACADEMIC librarians ,LIBRARY science ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,EDUCATIONAL literature ,EDUCATIONAL background - Abstract
This paper will examine the findings of a survey on the job roles and responsibilities of Education librarians (academic librarians with liaison responsibilities for the field of Education). Existing literature on Education librarianship has focused on particular facets of the job role, including the unique instructional needs of Education students and specific instruction and outreach initiatives. However, the literature lacks a comprehensive picture of the full spectrum of contemporary Education librarianship. This article provides a snapshot of the diverse educational backgrounds and varied responsibilities of Education librarians related to instruction and instructional design, reference, embedded librarianship, outreach, collaboration, and collection development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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23. Weaving the threads.
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Davis-Kahl, Stephanie, Fishel, Teresa A., and Hensley, Merinda Kaye
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SCHOLARLY communication ,INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,CONFERENCES & conventions - Abstract
The article reflects on two publications by the Association of College and Research Libraries in 2013 titled "Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy: Creating Strategic Collaborations for a Changing Academic Environments," and "Common Ground at the Nexus of Information Literacy and Scholarly Communication". Topics discussed include a meeting on changing roles of academic librarians, and information literacy and scholarly communication for academic libraries.
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- 2014
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24. Exploring Social Media as an Information Source in IL Instruction.
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Oliva, Kathia Salomé Ibacache, Novosel, Elizabeth, and Gilbert, Stacy
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INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,LIBRARY science ,SOCIAL media ,EDUCATIONAL technology - Abstract
According to a 2021 Pew Research report, over 80 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds use social media. Studies also show that higher education students use social media in both academic and everyday life. However, there is minimal research about how, or whether, librarians utilize social media in their library instruction as a source of information for students' academic work. We examined 162 responses to a survey sent to an uncounted number of librarians in higher education, asking them about their teaching practices regarding social media to enable us to answer the following research questions: (1) How are teaching librarians using social media as an information source in their instruction?; (2) What are the benefits teaching librarians perceive regarding the use of social media in instruction?; (3) What are the challenges teaching librarians perceive regarding the use of social media in instruction? The survey results showed that most librarians surveyed are not utilizing social media as an information source in their library instruction. Although our results cannot be generalized, our study sheds light on how librarians incorporate social media in information literacy (IL) instruction, the tension between scholarly literature and voices not considered authoritative, and librarians' perceptions of benefits and challenges to incorporating social media in library sessions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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25. Academic Librarians' Contribution to Information Literacy Instruction and Learning.
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Mullins, Kimberly and Boyd-Byrnes, Mary-Kate
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ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,SEMINARS ,MODULARITY (Psychology) ,LEARNING - Abstract
Using data from a learning module embedded in all first-year seminars, researchers found evidence suggesting that librarians are uniquely qualified to deliver information literacy instruction compared to campus faculty. The study analyzes writing assignments from first-year modules taught by either librarians or campus faculty for two academic years. The data indicate that students met the learning objectives more often in modules taught by librarians. The outcome demonstrates the centrality of the librarian's role in information literacy instruction and student learning and helps substantiate the value of academic libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
26. Academic Librarians as Teachers and Faculty Developers: Exploring the Potential of the "Teach the Teachers" Model of Information Literacy.
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Hammons, Jane
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ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,CURRICULUM ,CRITICAL analysis ,TEACHER development - Abstract
Proponents of the "teach the teachers" approach to information literacy, in which librarians concentrate on teaching the faculty to teach information literacy, have argued that it could potentially result in the increased integration of information literacy into the curriculum. However, more discussion of this model as a path forward for information literacy is needed. This essay explores the potential of the faculty-focused approach to information literacy through a critical analysis of the literature on librarians' experiences as teachers and faculty developers. Through this exploration, the essay provides valuable insight into the ongoing conversations about the future of information literacy instruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
27. Using online video to promote database searching skills: the creation of a virtual tutorial for Health and Social Care students.
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Gravett, Karen and Gill, Claire
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INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,HTML (Document markup language) ,ONLINE education ,COMPUTER software ,PDF (Computer file format) ,DATABASES - Abstract
In recent years, online tutorials have become well-established tools for the delivery of information literacy training as information professionals continue to seek new and more effective ways to reach audiences. However, the rapid transience of technologies, and the ongoing need to maximise the efficiency of services, mean that the question of how best to exploit the online medium needs further exploration. This paper focuses on a project at the University of Surrey Library to develop a new approach to online instruction. The goals of the project were to explore how the addition of video might create a more engaging user experience, and how the online video tutorial might therefore both improve existing information literacy training as well as offering a 'justin- time' point of support. This paper examines the practical challenges involved in creating useful and accessible content and compares different software solutions for producing and editing video, audio, screencasts and subtitles. Further, it also examines the specific issues encountered when using external content, including database modifications and e-copyright issues. Finally, it touches upon the feedback collected so far in order to begin the evaluation of the resource. Using video can maximise the impact of e-learning tools, helping online tutorials to deliver information in a more personal and immediate way. However, when allowing for the time investment in creating and managing such resources, both their role alongside alternative information literacy approaches and their lasting value must be carefully considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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28. Information literacy in the workplace.
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Kiron, Jennifer and Barham, Lyn
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WORKPLACE literacy ,INFORMATION literacy ,INFORMATION professionals ,INFORMATION scientists ,ACADEMIC librarians ,GENERAL education ,RESEARCH ,LIBRARIES ,LIBRARY personnel ,FUNCTIONAL literacy ,JOB skills - Abstract
Information literacy has been a subject of interest for academic librarians for nearly thirty years, however special librarians have written comparatively little on the topic of information literacy in the workplace. It is an important issue as it provides an opportunity for special librarians to enhance their role in their organisation. This paper discusses the need for training in information literacy in the workplace and highlights the latest research and studies being undertaken in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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29. Embracing Challenges in Times of Change: A Survey of the Readiness of Academic Librarians in New Jersey for Transition to the ACRL Framework.
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Charles, Leslin H.
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ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,HIGHER education ,LIBRARIANS ,COLLEGE administrators - Abstract
Many academic librarians in the state of New Jersey (NJ) have successfully integrated information literacy (IL) into the curriculum using the ACRL IL Competency Standards for Higher Education (Standards). These Standards formed the underpinnings of IL curriculum mapping and assessment plans, and have been adopted by administrators in higher education institutions across the state. The advent of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (Framework) prompted the author to survey IL coordinators to investigate how their institutions are embracing the opportunities presented by the challenge of looking at IL through this new lens. This paper presents a snapshot of NJ librarians' readiness to adopt the Framework: challenges, opportunities, new approaches to IL integration, and gaining buy-in from relevant campus partners. This study is timely because the Standards were rescinded two months following the administration of the survey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
30. Giving voice to regional Australian academic librarians: Perceptions of information literacy and information literacy instruction.
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Goodwin, Annette and Afzal, Waseem
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ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,HIGHER education research ,LIBRARIANS ,LIBRARIANS' attitudes ,POLICY discourse ,CLASSROOM environment - Abstract
Academic librarians deliver information literacy instruction (ILI) to students, engage with a range of stakeholders, and work in a range of learning environments that are continually changing. While past research has focused on the perceptions of librarians regarding their role in ILI, this has not been a significant focus of research in the Australian higher education context. This study set out to explore the perceptions of six practising academic librarians at a regional Australian university, seeking to understand their perceptions of information literacy (IL), their role in ILI and the challenges they face in this role. The participants did not have a consensus on the nature of IL, despite having a clear definition from the institution. Librarians felt they had both an educative and supportive role and that they brought expertise and authority to ILI. Librarians noted that their ILI supported the broader function of the university to meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Librarians suggested that an integrated approach to ILI at the institution would improve librarians' agency in supporting students. The analysis of the findings led to the development of a model for the delivery of effective ILI for this institution. The findings of this study contribute to the existing body of IL research by (a) giving voice to the views of academic librarians working in a regional Australian university, and (b) highlighting the challenges that academic librarians face when delivering ILI at their institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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31. Working Information Literacy: The Instruction Librarian Specialty in Job Advertisements, 1973-2013.
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Sproles, Claudine and Detmering, Robert
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INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION skills ,LIBRARIES ,ADVERTISING ,TEACHING - Abstract
As information literacy has developed into one of the library profession's most important guiding principles, library instruction programs have increased in complexity and academic librarian job duties have expanded. This paper broadly tracks the evolution of information literacy instruction through an examination of select literature, as well as teaching-related requirements listed in select professional job advertisements published in ten-year increments from 1973-2013. These advertisements reflect the growing diversity of teaching-oriented positions appearing over time and the increasingly specialized nature of the required qualifications for those positions. The advertisements also demonstrate how information literacy continues to provide a conceptual rationale by which academic librarians establish themselves as central to the educational missions of their institutions. In light of this ongoing process of situating librarians within campus communities as experts in pedagogy, the profession must consider not only how we are preparing new librarians for specialized teaching roles but also how we can meet the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities inherent in the adoption of such roles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
32. Programi informacijskog opismenjavanja (teorijski okviri u području prava i medicine).
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Golenko, Dejana and Arh, Evgenia
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INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,LAW libraries ,MEDICAL laws ,INFORMATION skills ,LIBRARIANS' attitudes - Abstract
Copyright of Bosniaca is the property of National & University Library of Bosnia & Herzegovina and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2020
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33. ECIL 2021: The seventh European conference on information literacy.
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Schirone, Marco
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INFORMATION literacy ,INTEGRITY ,TEACHER development ,AGEISM ,STUDENT attitudes ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,LIBRARY school students ,ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
The article discusses Seventh European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL) 2021 which took place online from September 20-23, 2021. It mentions focus on the student's perspective on the development of teaching and learning environments; and also mentions educational architecture of great interest for the library community, especially regarding the pandemic-related increase in hybrid teaching.
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- 2021
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34. Training the trainer to embed IL into curricula: Results from an action research project.
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Flierl, Michael, Fundator, Rachel, Reed, Jason B., McGowan, Bethany, Cai, Chao, and Maybee, Clarence
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TEACHER development , *ACTION research , *ACADEMIC librarians , *LIBRARIANS' attitudes , *INFORMATION literacy , *CAREER development , *ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
Academic libraries have long recognised the benefits of integrating information literacy into disciplinary curricula. One model that addresses the common problems of sustainability and scalability of such efforts is the train the trainer model, where academic librarians serve as faculty developers. Improving faculty development efforts requires understanding the methods and strategies of librarians engaged in this work. Using an action research methodology, this paper investigated the experiences of librarians and disciplinary instructors participating in a course redesign program at a large, public university in the midwestern United States, in order to identify effective strategies for engaging with disciplinary instructors about information literacy. Findings include focusing on pragmatic, contextual ways in which students will need to use information in the future, providing professional development opportunities for librarians to further develop faculty development skills, and prioritising strong collaborations between librarians and other academic units. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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35. Investigating Faculty Perceptions of Information Literacy and Instructional Collaboration.
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Cox, Angie, Nolte, Amandajean, and Pratesi, Angela L.
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INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy education ,ACADEMIC support programs ,HIGHER education standards ,CRITICAL thinking - Abstract
This exploratory mixed-methods study investigates faculty perceptions of information literacy (IL), its instruction, and librarian collaboration teaching IL since the adoption of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education at the authors' institution. Many previous studies examining these questions were completed when the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education was the guiding document for the profession. Like earlier studies, findings from this study clearly demonstrate that faculty value IL and that collaborations occur in differing and inconsistent forms. However, at the authors' institution, there is a misalignment between faculty and librarians in what IL is and what it encompasses, including the amount of overlap between critical thinking skills and IL. The data indicates a discrepancy between the value faculty place on IL and the instructional interventions supporting student IL skill development. The authors discuss the implications of these findings in their local context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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36. Improving the Status of Japanese Academic Librarians Through Better Implementation of Online Information Literacy Tutorials.
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Hicks, Jim
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ACADEMIC librarians ,ELECTRONIC information resource literacy ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC library digital resources ,COMPUTER literacy - Abstract
This paper reviews the state of academic librarianship in Japan and the ongoing efforts to improve the low professional status of Japanese academic librarians. The current use of online information literacy tutorials on Japanese academic library websites is examined through a quantitative content analysis of academic library websites in the United States, Canada and Japan. The data gathered indicates a significant gap between the use of online information literacy tutorials in the United States and Canada and their use in Japan. Improved professional development in Web 2.0 tools and technologies for Japanese academic librarians is suggested as a means to achieving both the broad societal goals of information literacy education and the specific goal of improving the professional status of academic librarians in Japan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
37. Competencias informacionales de estudiantes universitarios: una responsabilidad compartida. Una revisión de la literaturaen países latinoamericanos de habla hispana.
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Tiscareño Arroyo, Ma. Lourdes and de Jesús Cortés-Vera, José
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INFORMATION literacy , *COLLEGE students , *ACADEMIC librarians , *LEARNING , *LIBRARIAN-teacher cooperation , *ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
The findings from a paper-based review of the joint participation of professors and librarians in the development of informational skills of university students are described in this paper. Likewise, the differences regarding how both of them recognize the concept of "informational competencies" are presented. For such research, a comprehensive review of the related literature was carried out and the retrieved documents published in relation to previously established topics, especially in Mexico and Latin America, were analyzed too. The literature highlights the collaboration professor-librarian and its impact in student's learning, nonetheless, one factor stands out in the results of the research, the papers published by faculty members reporting their experiences on the topic are minimum, librarians are the big contributors. This study is framed in a research carried out for obtaining a Ph.D. degree. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
38. The value and impact of cross professional collaborations in developing student information and academic literacy skills at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
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Rushton, Diane and Lahlafi, Alison
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ACADEMIC librarians , *INFORMATION literacy , *BEST practices , *INFORMATION science , *INFORMATION skills - Abstract
The paper is jointly written by an academic and librarian and discusses the value and impact of two examples of cross professional collaboration at Sheffield Hallam University. The collaborations addressed information and academic literacy skills development of 640 students across four years and involved a librarian, an academic, an academic skills tutor and an e-learning expert. The paper includes analysis on the value and impact of cross-professional collaborations in developing student information literacy (IL) and academic literacy skills. It concludes with discussion of lessons learned and best practice recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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39. Information literacy and engineering design: Developing an integrated conceptual model.
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Fosmire, Michael
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INFORMATION literacy ,ENGINEERING design ,ENGINEERING libraries ,ENGINEERING education ,ACTIVE learning ,INFORMATION resources ,ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
Engineering education is moving increasingly toward an active-learning based pedagogy. Traditionally relegated to a final-year design project, more and more engineering design projects are appearing earlier, even in the first-year of undergraduate education. With the increased frequency of these projects that are problems without a single ‘right’ answer, engineering librarians are finding more opportunities to work with students throughout their educational careers instead of just in a capstone course. To fully take advantage of these opportunities, librarians need to translate their own knowledge of information literacy into the language of engineering educators, and indeed inform the pedagogy of those educators. This paper attempts to create just such a bridge, focusing on the information resources and processes needed by engineers engaged in the design process and bringing together the literature of both the engineering education and library science communities. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2012
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40. The Role of Information Literacy in the Provision of Virtual Reference Services at the Enquiry Desk.
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Beck, Daniel
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INFORMATION literacy ,ELECTRONIC reference services (Libraries) ,ACADEMIC librarians ,COURSEWARE ,COMPUTER software ,INFORMATION professionals - Abstract
Virtual Reference (VR) tools are a useful means of allowing remote interaction between librarians and library users. This paper focuses on the use of synchronous VR tools and their potential for fostering information literacy. The use of chat software, co-browse and Second Life was surveyed and follow-up interviews were undertaken. Conclusions: The three tools investigated all have merits as ways of promoting information literacy within VR services at the enquiry desk, with chat being the most popular because of its stable and user-friendly nature, and the ease with which it can be integrated with other products such as blogs, webpages and co-browse tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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41. Crossing the Rubricon: Evaluating the Information Literacy Instructor.
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Fielden, Ned and Foster Sr., Mira
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CASE studies ,INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC librarians ,ACADEMIC libraries ,SCORING rubrics ,PROFESSIONAL peer review - Abstract
Sound information literacy (IL) programmes at a university library depend on effective librarian instructors. A robust, systematic evaluation procedure can both assist the development of librarian instructors as well as provide data for summative decisions regarding their retention, promotion or tenure. This case study explores issues in IL instructor evaluation and proposes a rubric instrument for peer review observation. Rubrics are a fast, powerful, standardised mechanism for evaluating performance, and while studied in depth for the purposes of assessing student work, they have not been the focus of research and are relatively underemployed for the purposes of evaluating librarians. This paper discusses different types of rubrics (analytic vs. holistic, simple vs. complex) and how they allow for customisable but standardised application. The process of developing a rubric clarifies instructional values and desired outcomes. Rubrics show promise as a streamlined, equitable means for furthering information literacy goals by focusing on the teaching performance of the librarian instructor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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42. Librarian Perspectives on Misinformation: A Follow-Up and Comparative Study.
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Saunders, Laura
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ACADEMIC librarians ,MISINFORMATION ,INFORMATION literacy ,TEACHING ,UNIVERSITY faculty - Abstract
While academic librarians have been quick to respond to the crisis of misinformation through information literacy instruction and tool development, little research exists on the extent to which they are teaching news literacy skills in the classroom. This study explores academic librarians' perspectives on misinformation and whether they are addressing misinformation in their teaching. The results are compared to a previous study on faculty perspectives. Findings show that librarians are concerned about misinformation and are integrating it into their instruction. While their concerns and activities overlap with discipline faculty in many respects, some significant differences exist which might cause barriers to further implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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43. Marketing to Faculty in an Academic Library.
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Eva, Nicole and Shea, Erin
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ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,LIBRARY orientation ,STUDENTS - Abstract
The article discusses various ideas on how to engage faculty with the academic library. Topics include the suggestion to provide information literacy training to the faculty, reference to a paper by Marjorie V. White published in the 2003 issue of the journal "Reference Librarian," in which he discusses reasons why faculty members may be averse to attending library instruction sessions, and academic librarians more capable of teaching students and faculty about information literacy.
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- 2015
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44. Scholarship as conversation: Using book reviews to think about scholarly communication.
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Fargo, Hailley M., Rowland, Nicholas J., and Knapp, Jeffrey A.
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BOOK reviewing ,INFORMATION literacy ,STUDENT research ,SCHOLARLY communication ,UNDERGRADUATES ,ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
The article looks at the intersection of scholarly communication and information literacy through an undergraduate research experience that let students coauthor disciplinary book reviews. It explores the purpose of a book review and how it aligns with the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and suggests an undergraduate research team composed of students, faculty and librarians.
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- 2019
45. Exploring information literacy assessment: Content analysis of student prefocus essays.
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Buell, Jesi and Kvinnesland, Lynne
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ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION literacy ,LIBRARY orientation ,ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
The article focuses on several aspects of university library's information literacy curriculum and content analysis of student prefocus essays. It mentions about the information literacy program of the Colgate University having an on-going presence in the Core Curriculum, First-Year Seminar courses and requests for library instruction in upper-level courses. It also mentions that student narratives seemed to be a particularly rich source of data for college librarians.
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- 2018
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46. Academic libraries visibility through user cooperation : the example of the University of Split
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Brstilo, Luciana and Hebrang Grgić, Ivana
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kompetencije visokoškolskih knjižničara ,visokoškolski knjižničari ,DRUŠTVENE ZNANOSTI. Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti. Knjižničarstvo ,academic libraries ,vidljivost visokoškolskih knjižnica ,prostor visokoškolskih knjižnica ,competencies of academic librarians ,academic libraries space ,usluge visokoškolskih knjižnica ,academic librarians ,visokoškolske knjižnice ,informacijska pismenost ,information literacy ,SOCIAL SCIENCES. Information and Communication Sciences. Library Science ,academic libraries visibilty ,academic libraries services - Abstract
Rad analizira vidljivost visokoškolskih knjižnica kroz aspekt suradnje visokoškolskih knjižničara sa studentima i znanstveno-nastavnim osobljem. Približavanje knjižničnih službi i usluga zajednici u kojoj djeluju uvelike ovisi o angažiranosti i zauzimanju visokoškolskih knjižničara koji pridonose uspostavljanju slike suvremene knjižnice kao mjesta znanja, kvalitetnih usluga i aktivnosti. Teorijski dio rada daje pregled tema bitnih za ostvarenje što veće vidljivosti visokoškolske knjižnice. Kao preduvjet tome, u početku rada je ponuđena definicija visokoškolske knjižnice i drugih srodnih knjižnica. Uz to, misija, poslanje i zadaće visokoškolske knjižnice, kao knjižnice u sastavu, moraju odražavati i podupirati rad matične ustanove čime dodatno podižu vidljivost u zajednici. Važan doprinos ovoga istraživanja ukazuje i na potencijal suradnje knjižničara i znanstveno-nastavnog osoblja. S obzirom da su ispitani knjižničari naglasili potrebu za kvalitetnijom međusobnom komunikacijom u dijelu međusobne stručne suradnje, otvara se i mogućnost daljnje analize koja bi tu suradnju iznjedrila na konkretnoj razini, a u svrhu promicanja kvalitetnijega studija, studentskoga zadovoljstva i relevantnosti samih knjižničara u znanstvenome i nastavnome kontekstu. Naposljetku se ovim radom zaokružuje važnost i mogućnosti primjene novih tehnologija u radu knjižnice i knjižničara kako bi isti (p)ostali relevantni čimbenici u prijenosu i stvaranju znanja i u suvremenome društvu koje je sve više tehnološki određeno. This paper analyzes the academic libraries visibility through the aspect of cooperation of academic librarians with students and scientific-teaching staff.. Bringing library services and services closer to the community in which they operate largely depends on the engagement and commitment of higher education librarians who contribute to establishing the image of a modern library as a place of knowledge, quality services and activities. The theoretical part of the paper provides an overview of topics important for achieving greater visibility of the academic library. As a prerequisite for this, a definition of a academic library and other related libraries is offered at the beginning of the paper. In addition, the mission and tasks of the academic library, as a constituent library, must reflect and support the work of the home institution, thus further raising visibility in the community. An important contribution of this research also indicates the potential for cooperation between librarians and scientific-teaching staff. Since the surveyed librarians emphasized the need for better mutual communication in the area of mutual professional cooperation, the possibility of further analysis that would generate this cooperation at a specific level, in order to promote better study, student satisfaction and relevance of librarians in the scientific and teaching context. .
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- 2021
47. Teaching Communities: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Engaging with Students in Extracurricular Programs.
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Dineen, Rachel, Ilett, Darren, and Warner, Adrienne
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ACADEMIC librarians ,CURRICULUM ,INFORMATION literacy ,LIBRARY media specialists ,STUDENT attitudes - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship / Revue Canadienne De Bibliothéconomie Universitaire is the property of Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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48. Status of Blended Library Services at the University of Baguio.
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Papay, Lea C. and Colas, Jackson B.
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC librarians ,ONLINE library catalogs ,INFORMATION & communication technologies ,LIBRARY users ,LIBRARY circulation & loans ,INFORMATION literacy - Abstract
Blended library services are reinforced by academic librarians to deal with the challenges that come from the changes caused by the pandemic. Transformation is reflected through information and communication technologies that are in constant development and available to users remotely. This study discusses the extent of usage and effectiveness of blended library services at the University of Baguio library by the students, faculty, non-teaching, and other library users. Blended library services covered online platforms, online resources, online circulation, online reference service, online information literacy (IL), and online want list form. This study used a descriptive research design to gather the information that will systematically describe the current status of the UB library online services. A survey questionnaire formatted in google form was employed to gather the needed information. The findings of the study reveal that the blended library services of the university have been utilized - much utilized by the users, specifically canvas LMS resources of online resources, online document delivery of online circulation and the library e-mail: library@e.ubaguio.edu of online reference service, other feature of blended library services have not been used to their full advantage. Furthermore, the blended library services are highly effective as assessed by the faculty, non-teaching staff, and other library users. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Library strongly endorses additional databases and integration of these databases, library guides, and library services in the canvas LMS; regular posting of the blended services in the UB library social media account and platform for easier accessibility on the part library users; lastly, re-evaluate the way the development, manage and deliver marketing strategies of the blended services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
49. INFORMATION OVERLOAD AND RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF LIBRARIANS AT UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN LIBRARY.
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ABOWHA, GIDEON JESUTOONI
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INFORMATION overload ,ACADEMIC librarians ,ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION retrieval ,HEALTH literacy ,INFORMATION literacy ,LIBRARIANS' attitudes ,INFORMATION skills - Abstract
The study investigates information overload and research productivity of Librarians at University of Ilorin Library. A descriptive survey research design was adopted with 24 academic librarians as the population of the study in which a total enumeration sampling technique was used and questionnaire was the major instrument used in collection data. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and frequency count. Based on the analysis made, the study found that the majority of academic librarians can identify the need for information, evaluate and access the sources of information. The project reveals the effect of information overload and research productivity of Librarians at University of Ilorin Library in which majority agrees that information overload leads to research difficulty, decreases decision accuracy, leads to research duplication and improves research quality. The study found the major causes of information overload are too much of information and multiple sources of information. The study also found the major challenges of librarians in accessing information at University of Ilorin Library which are: lack of ICT skills, lack of information retrieval skills and insufficient training education. The findings of the study reveal that information overload improves their research literacy, broaden their knowledge, gives them variety of choice and enhances their research output. The study discusses more on the harms of information overload and the need for information literacy skills to evaluate relevant information from irrelevant. The study recommended that effort should made by academic librarians towards acquiring standard information literacy skills, proficiency in ICT and developing a virtual reference search gateway (blog/website) that make available current information materials virtually to researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
50. Teaching and its discontents: How academic librarians are negotiating a complicated role.
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Julien, Heidi, Gross, Melissa, and Latham, Don
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ACADEMIC librarians ,INFORMATION literacy ,COMMUNITY colleges ,LIBRARIANS ,TEACHING methods - Abstract
Teaching is a core role for librarians in academic contexts, although most librarians are not formally prepared to teach and encounter significant challenges in the role, including complex relationships with campus colleagues. The purpose of this research was to explore how community college librarians, an understudied population, understand their teaching role. Online interviews lasting fifteen to seventy-four minutes were conducted with thirty community college librarians who provide information literacy (IL) instruction. Participants were recruited by direct email invitation and were asked questions relating to their instructional practices. Interview transcripts were analysed qualitatively, with a specific focus on participants’ experiences of the teaching role. Participants reported positive relationships with students, and significant challenges in their relationships with disciplinary faculty and administrators. Their lack of formal preparation for the teaching role led to infrequent and informal assessment and evaluation practices. Pre-service education for the teaching role could be strengthened to provide librarians with the skill set and confidence to provide more effective instruction. Instructional quality is critical as the importance of IL is increasingly recognized as key to academic, workplace, and personal success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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