Diaries of lifelong learners: Information seeking behaviors of older adults in peer-learning study groups at an academic institution

Colosimo, April; Badia, Giovanna

doi:10.1016/j.lisr.2021.101102

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“…These indicate the way in which past definitional concerns related to formal, non-formal and informal learning. The recognition of learning outcomes must be modern and consider eventually contrasting viewpoints, in the European context as well as from the global perspective [15][16][17][18].…”

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Professional Training in Beekeeping: A Cross-Country Survey to Identify Learning Opportunities

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Habitat loss, climate change, and other environmental degradations pose severe challenges to beekeepers. Therefore, this sector needs to rely on updated information so that the intervening actors can deal with the problems. In this context, and assuming that professional training can greatly help those acting in the beekeeping sector, this work intended to investigate the gaps in the updated knowledge of beekeepers and how these can be filled through lifelong learning. The research was conducted in seven European countries (Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, and Spain). The data were collected through a questionnaire survey translated into the native languages of all participating countries. The results revealed that the topics of highest interest are apiary health and pest control and the management of the colonies throughout the year. The beekeepers update their knowledge through family, complemented by professional training, with participants preferring in-person courses as well as, in the workplace or in internships. The learning methodologies they consider most useful are project-based learning and learning through gamification. The videos and paper books or manuals are particularly valued as learning materials, and practical exercises are considered the most helpful assessment format. Finally, considering the effect of sociodemographic variables on the learning experiences and preferences of beekeeping actors, it was observed that the country was the most influential of the variables under study. In conclusion, this work revealed valuable information that should be used to design professional training actions to help the professionals in the beekeeping sector enhance their competencies and be better prepared to manage their activities successfully.

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Professional Training in Beekeeping: A Cross-Country Survey to Identify Learning Opportunities

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“…For instance, diary methods have been used to explore emotions associated with labour relations (Holman 2016 ; Poppleton et al 2008 ; Tschan et al 2005 ), workplace bullying (Rodríguez-Muñoz et al 2022 ), work-related stress (Bono et al 2007 ; Clarkson and Hodgkinson 2007 ; Sonnentag et al 2008 ), the impact of workplace violence (Portoghese et al 2017 ) and events that are perceived to be unfair (Barclay and Kiefer 2019 ; Matta et al 2014 ). Solicited qualitative diary studies have also been used to study information seeking behaviours of archive and library users (Colosimo and Badia 2021 ; Kuhlthau 1991 ; Melssen 2012 ; Toms and Duff 2002 ), and emotional labour in library staff (Matteson et al 2015 ).…”

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Emotional responses in archival work

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Duff

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Building on previous work investigating the impact of exposure to (a) records with traumatic potentialities and (b) interactions with donors and community researchers whose suffering is documented in the archives, this study sought to better understand emotional aspects of archival work. Using a diary research methodology, 15 archivists engaged in diary keeping for approximately four months. What emerged was a broad set of events and experiences that triggered a wide range of emotional responses arising from archival work. This included: pre-existing emotional states and characterological traits; emotional exchanges in the workplace with colleagues and others; emotional demands of the work (including emotion work and emotional labour); team and leader interactions arising from group tasks and leader behaviour; and organizational policies, climate, resources and demands. This broader set of interactional factors forms the foundation on which traumatic and other troubling events are encountered. Future research must consider the nature of archival organizations and interactions within them that contribute to the overall working experience. In addition, archival organizations need to take responsibility for creating a culture that demonstrates respect and appreciation for workers, acknowledges the interpersonal challenges of the work, and provides supports for archivists who are shouldering the challenges.

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Does one size fit all ages? Results of an international survey on academic library services for non-degree seeking older adults

Badia,

Colosimo

2023

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

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Diaries of lifelong learners: Information seeking behaviors of older adults in peer-learning study groups at an academic institution

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Professional Training in Beekeeping: A Cross-Country Survey to Identify Learning Opportunities

Professional Training in Beekeeping: A Cross-Country Survey to Identify Learning Opportunities

Emotional responses in archival work

Does one size fit all ages? Results of an international survey on academic library services for non-degree seeking older adults

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