Ten Years of LIST: Measuring the Impact of MU Library Information Skills Tutorials - Elaine Bean
Presented at the CONUL Conference, July 2015, Athlone, Ireland by Elaine Bean, Maynooth University Abstract "The Library at Maynooth University, is working to bridge the gap between 2nd and 3rd level education by offering a suite of information literacy tutorials (LIST – Library Information Skills Tutorials). LIST is offered to students and staff of the University. It includes presentations on library specific topics such as Avoiding plagiarism, From Searching to Researching, How to Search the Library Collection, Using the Library Discovery tool, Locating Postgraduate Theses etc. As the popularity of LIST increased, other university departments sought to become part of the programme. Following consultation, the scope of LIST was broadened from library-related topics to include topics such as Essay Writing Skills, Managing Stress etc. Numbers participating in LIST sessions have increased from160 participants per anum in the first year to 1,400 participants in the academic year 2013-2014 and over 30 topics courses. This case study will outline the development of LIST. It will explain how topics are selected for inclusion and how LIST has been developed, promoted and publicised. Methods for training the presenters and delivering the LIST sessions will be explored. This case study will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about running short structured information literacy sessions. " Biography "Elaine Bean is a Senior Library Assistant at Maynooth University. She is responsible for the Library’s highly successful orientation programme and was centrally involved in the establishment of the Library’s innovative and popular LIST (Library Information Skills Tutorials) initiative. LIST is a library-led campus-wide training programme that offers a wide range of information sessions delivered by library staff and staff from a range of other units across the University including the Computer Centre, Access Office, Centre for Teaching and Learning and the Careers Office. She has recently designed and delivers an information literacy programme to transition year students in three secondary schools. She has presented at national and international conferences, including the 2014 Internet Librarian Conference, where she spoke on the library app, Findit@NUIM and LILAC 2015. Elaine has a keen interested in the application of new technologies to library services and recent examples include work with a range of social media and animated video software to promote the Library. Contact; Elaine.bean@nuim.ie "
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Ten Years of LIST: Measuring the Impact of MU Library Information Skills Tutorials - Elaine Bean
- 1. Ten Years of LIST: Measuring the Impact of MU Library Information Skills Tutorials Elaine Bean June 2015
- 2. The Story of LIST • Why start/continue LIST • Overview of the last ten years • How LIST works • Success of LIST • Moving forward
- 3. Why did we start? Bridging the gaps Identifying the needs of our users • Statistics/enquiries received through Information Desk • Feedback forms • Discussions with Subject Librarians • The feedback illustrated a need for a wider range of digital literacy skills • LIST helps to develop skills needed by students coming to higher education
- 4. • Sessions run throughout both semesters • Initially held 1st two weeks of term • 1385 people attended in the first semester of 2014/15 • 164 attended in the first year • 33 topics covered • Started with 8 topics • Collaboration with 5 Departments • Initially just the Library Overview of the last ten years
- 6. Topics covered Presented by the Library • Avoiding Plagiarism • eBooks • Exam Papers • From Searching to Researching • How to search the library collection • Journals • Library Databases • Manage your references using Endnote • Newspapers in the Library • Postgraduate Theses – How to access them • Russell Library Tour • Self-Service in the Library • Web Searching – Tips and Tricks Presented by the Access Office • Better Assignments with online tools • Essay Writing Skills • Lightning Typing • New Media for Learning Presented by the Career Development Office • Business Etiquette • Excelling at Interview • How to write a CV • Options after your Degree • Personal Statements for Postgraduate Study • Preparing for Interviews Presented by the Computer Service • Copy and Print Service (C&PS) • Wireless Clinic Presented by Moodle Support • Introduction to Moodle • Introduction to Turnitin • Moodle & Turnitin Q&A Presented by Student Counselling Services (or Student Services) • Coping with College Life • How counselling can help • Managing Anxiety • Managing Stress Effectively • Stop Panic Attacks
- 7. Success of LIST • Short drop-in sessions • Fit in between lectures (10:15-10:45) • Training team • Broad range of topics – including non library topics • Topics change according to needs • People can attend as often as they like • Continued throughout the year
- 8. Building relationships is key! • Involving academic, teaching and learning, and support services colleagues is critical to the wider literacy and digital literacy debate • Libraries on their own cannot address all the issues • Successful coffee morning with academic departments • Aligned topics to meet departments needs and raise awareness of LIST • LIST Certificate • Now some students must attend 3 sessions and have the certificate stamped • Some Subject Librarians deliver selected LIST sessions as part of lectures
- 9. • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Moodle • Monitor in the Library • Printed guide brochure • Poster at the LIST banner • Use all and every opportunity you can Advertising LIST
- 10. Extending LIST • Training tutors • We have run a number of sessions for tutors who can then deliver this to their classes • LIST Online • Design an online module • Similar to a module already delivered by library staff • It is already approved by the Academic Council and carries five credits • Extends the reach of LIST
- 11. Are we creating literate graduates? • The number of people attending LIST • External feedback • NUI Maynooth’s Library Information Skills Tutorials … exemplify ‘best practice’ in this regard. Ruairí Quinn, T.D., Minister for Education and Skills • Quality Review of the Library 2010, Peer review “LIST programme: a national exemplar” • LIST Certificate
- 12. LIST going forward • University is reviewing the undergraduate curriculum – critical skills will be embedded in a very conscious way • The University is exploring using the LIST model as a way to deliver these skills • Integrate further into the curriculum • Continue to work with academic colleagues to align our work with digital literacy gaps they identify
- 13. To conclude • Successful to date (10 years now) • Model has evolved as it is voluntary, flexible and inclusive • It is possible to deliver LIST on a small scale – we did it! • Building relationships with colleagues is crucial • Aligning with the wider teaching, learning and research agenda is critical • Working to mainstream LIST into the curriculum by welcoming the opportunity to contribute to MU’s new curriculum developments • Scan the horizon, get actively involved on campus and seize all opportunities! Elaine.bean@nuim.ie Tel: + 353 1 708 6445