Staff without walls: developing library and information staff for e-learning

Black, Coral; Roberts, Sue

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“…Some educators have embraced so‐called e‐learning, stating that it can provide “new learning opportunities; new employment opportunities; new roles and responsibilities; tele‐working; and life‐work balance” (Black and Roberts, 2004, p. 21). The development of e‐learning lies between what technology is capable of achieving and our developing understanding of where it can add more value (Mayes and de Frietas, 2004; Jenkins, 2006; Mayes and Fowler, 2006).…”

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Information literacy in university library user education

Chen

Lin

2011

Aslib Proceedings

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PurposeThe aim of this paper is to determine the essential features of information literacy; what role it should play in university library user education; and how programs can be best implemented.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers systemically surveyed and reviewed publications related to information literacy and library user education.FindingsIt was found that a well‐designed information literacy program benefits the library and its staff, faculty, and students; librarians should play a leading role in the design and operation of programs, but collaboration with faculty, IT professionals and students is essential; programs should be embedded in the curriculum, be largely cooperative, and be problem‐based; evaluation and assessment are essential components; emphasis should be placed on first‐year students; and, ideally, the librarians will turn into educators and the library will become a learning center combining learning, research and technology.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper reflects the opinions of the researchers and the authors of the reviewed literature who have insights into the issues related to information literacy and library user education. These opinions present useful guidelines for both librarian and teacher practitioners.Originality/valueThis paper provides a point of view on the relationship between information literacy and library user education in the six themes described above.

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confidence: 99%