Online Information Literacy Training: Recipe for SuccessShannon D. Jones
The document summarizes an online information literacy training course created by librarians at Virginia Commonwealth University. [1] It was developed using the Blackboard learning management system to provide library instruction and resources to distance and non-traditional students. [2] The course modules were organized according to the Association of College and Research Libraries' information literacy standards and included content on database searching, evaluating sources, and citing materials. [3] Usage data found that the "Explore Databases" module saw the most interaction from enrolled students.
The Impact of School Library Media Access Models on Information LiteracyJulie Esanu
Flexible scheduling allows students to visit the school library as needed to work on classroom projects, maximizing collaboration between teachers and librarians and promoting direct interaction to teach information literacy skills. Research shows gains in student achievement associated with flexible access to school libraries. Flexible and mixed access models provide opportunities for librarians to teach information literacy skills in an applied manner, fostering lifelong learning and increased student achievement.
Rethinking Reading Lists In The Digital AgeLyn Parker
The document discusses rethinking reading lists in the digital age. It outlines how reading lists traditionally served as a framework for courses but students now prefer a more strategic consumer approach. The author's university developed an integrated approach linking library resources to course management systems. They created online resource lists with digitized readings and annotations to guide students. Evaluations found students read more when materials were easily accessible remotely. However, instructors wanted to balance access with opportunities for students to learn to find their own information. Ongoing partnerships and evaluation were needed to improve student learning outcomes.
Open Educational Resources in a multi-campus and virtual campus environmentFtruyen
The document discusses open educational resources (OER) in multi-campus and virtual campus environments. It defines OER and multi-campus environments. Motives for using OER across different types of multi-campus institutions are discussed, including pedagogical innovation, cost efficiency, regional impact and optimization. The document also outlines reasons for using OER such as widening participation, accessibility, internationalization, quality control and learning in the digital age. Motives for multi-campus institutions adopting OER include fostering stakeholder communities, regional expertise networks, mainstreaming resources regionally, and enabling interdisciplinary research and education.
Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College e-Library: An Impact StudyChristopher Climaco
This paper is an impact assessment of the ZCSPC e-Library funded by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED). As part of the College's reportorial obligation to CHED, this study sought to find out the extent of utilization and problems encountered in the use of the ZCSPC e-Library.
Otterbein University is a small liberal arts college undergoing academic changes and increased diversity. Courtright Memorial Library is experiencing declining usage statistics but high traffic. It seeks to increase information literacy instruction for students by partnering with teaching faculty, but faces challenges like limited space and staff and faculty indifference. Example strategies presented include redesigning the library portal interface and holding an event with the university president to gain administrative support. The goal is to improve navigation, traffic and usage of library resources on campus.
Connections and Innovations in a Nursing Informatics CourseLin Wu
This document summarizes a study on integrating information literacy education into a nursing informatics course. A librarian collaborated with nursing faculty to develop modules and presentations to teach 70 first-year nursing students how to effectively search and evaluate health information. Students completed pre- and post-surveys showing increased confidence in their research abilities. The integration of a librarian helped students better utilize library resources and supported improved information literacy skills.
This document summarizes a talk on navigating the procurement and use of electronic resources in secondary schools. It outlines the speaker's goals to provide an overview of current cross-curricular e-resources, consider factors affecting implementation, and make three predictions about the future. A survey of school librarians found that resources should be more appropriate for different levels, languages, and teaching information literacy, while factors like cost, curriculum relevance, and sufficient support were most important for implementation. The document concludes by predicting changes to resources based on curriculum changes, staffing roles, and subscription vs. open access models.
Online Information Literacy Training: Recipe for SuccessShannon D. Jones
The document summarizes an online information literacy training course created by librarians at Virginia Commonwealth University. [1] It was developed using the Blackboard learning management system to provide library instruction and resources to distance and non-traditional students. [2] The course modules were organized according to the Association of College and Research Libraries' information literacy standards and included content on database searching, evaluating sources, and citing materials. [3] Usage data found that the "Explore Databases" module saw the most interaction from enrolled students.
The Impact of School Library Media Access Models on Information LiteracyJulie Esanu
Flexible scheduling allows students to visit the school library as needed to work on classroom projects, maximizing collaboration between teachers and librarians and promoting direct interaction to teach information literacy skills. Research shows gains in student achievement associated with flexible access to school libraries. Flexible and mixed access models provide opportunities for librarians to teach information literacy skills in an applied manner, fostering lifelong learning and increased student achievement.
Rethinking Reading Lists In The Digital AgeLyn Parker
The document discusses rethinking reading lists in the digital age. It outlines how reading lists traditionally served as a framework for courses but students now prefer a more strategic consumer approach. The author's university developed an integrated approach linking library resources to course management systems. They created online resource lists with digitized readings and annotations to guide students. Evaluations found students read more when materials were easily accessible remotely. However, instructors wanted to balance access with opportunities for students to learn to find their own information. Ongoing partnerships and evaluation were needed to improve student learning outcomes.
Open Educational Resources in a multi-campus and virtual campus environmentFtruyen
The document discusses open educational resources (OER) in multi-campus and virtual campus environments. It defines OER and multi-campus environments. Motives for using OER across different types of multi-campus institutions are discussed, including pedagogical innovation, cost efficiency, regional impact and optimization. The document also outlines reasons for using OER such as widening participation, accessibility, internationalization, quality control and learning in the digital age. Motives for multi-campus institutions adopting OER include fostering stakeholder communities, regional expertise networks, mainstreaming resources regionally, and enabling interdisciplinary research and education.
Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College e-Library: An Impact StudyChristopher Climaco
This paper is an impact assessment of the ZCSPC e-Library funded by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED). As part of the College's reportorial obligation to CHED, this study sought to find out the extent of utilization and problems encountered in the use of the ZCSPC e-Library.
Otterbein University is a small liberal arts college undergoing academic changes and increased diversity. Courtright Memorial Library is experiencing declining usage statistics but high traffic. It seeks to increase information literacy instruction for students by partnering with teaching faculty, but faces challenges like limited space and staff and faculty indifference. Example strategies presented include redesigning the library portal interface and holding an event with the university president to gain administrative support. The goal is to improve navigation, traffic and usage of library resources on campus.
Connections and Innovations in a Nursing Informatics CourseLin Wu
This document summarizes a study on integrating information literacy education into a nursing informatics course. A librarian collaborated with nursing faculty to develop modules and presentations to teach 70 first-year nursing students how to effectively search and evaluate health information. Students completed pre- and post-surveys showing increased confidence in their research abilities. The integration of a librarian helped students better utilize library resources and supported improved information literacy skills.
This document summarizes a talk on navigating the procurement and use of electronic resources in secondary schools. It outlines the speaker's goals to provide an overview of current cross-curricular e-resources, consider factors affecting implementation, and make three predictions about the future. A survey of school librarians found that resources should be more appropriate for different levels, languages, and teaching information literacy, while factors like cost, curriculum relevance, and sufficient support were most important for implementation. The document concludes by predicting changes to resources based on curriculum changes, staffing roles, and subscription vs. open access models.
This document summarizes an ongoing research project examining the pedagogical integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in African schools. The research involves 115 schools, 9,000 educators, and 240,000 learners across multiple African countries. It aims to understand how ICTs can improve the quality of teaching and learning. The methodology involves collecting data through questionnaires and interviews to analyze the role of ICTs and identify best practices. Preliminary results suggest ICTs have the potential to improve educational outcomes and equalize access to knowledge. The research has strengthened capacity and created an open data source with over 20,000 data points across 12 categories.
Student Reading Preferences: Will The Past Be Our Future?Excelsior_College
A presentation by Excelsior College's Barbara Pieper, PhD, RN, Patricia Cannistraci, DNS, RN, CNE, and Maurice Odondi, PhD, describing the reading habits and preferences of returning adult nursing students in regard to electronic reading material for both leisure/social enjoyment and academic work.
Library collaboration with Departments - Town and Regional PlanningLyn Parker
The document discusses a collaboration between the library and the Department of Town and Regional Planning (TRP) at a university. It outlines both the library and TRP's recognition of the importance of information literacy (IL) for students. It then discusses plans for the new partnership, including developing targeted IL activities and assessments, customizing online tutorials, integrating library materials into courses, and creating an IL strategy and benchmarks. The goal is to embed IL into TRP's curriculum and develop information literate graduates through a close collaboration between the two departments.
Abstract harnessing the internet for authentic learningAbel Nyamapfene
The document discusses harnessing the internet for authentic learning and a new higher education paradigm for the 21st century. It argues that the traditional lecture method of information flowing from lecturer to student is outdated, as students can now access information online. The key is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve real-life problems in real-time. The document presents a case study where students in a communication systems course solved real networking issues using online information and collaborating in teams, while submitting individual reports to ensure independent work. Preliminary findings suggest students felt they learned skills not gained in lectures, and made industry contacts. A framework for authentic internet-based learning is proposed and evaluated against other 21st century education models.
Presentation at New England Library Instruction Group, 12/5/08, describing collaboration between UMass Amherst Libraries and Writing Program to deliver information literacy instruction to first-year university students.
Opportunities and challenges for academic library servicesKhalid Mahmood
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for academic library services. It notes changes in the academic landscape including shifting from collections to services and new definitions of reading. Opportunities for libraries include growth in higher education, innovations in technology, and expanded roles. Challenges include competition, lack of funding and support, limited awareness of services, problems adopting technology, and assessing quality of information. It provides examples of new library services like document delivery, research support, and institutional repositories.
The document discusses essential library services for distance learners. It outlines services such as developing accessible websites, providing reference and consulting support, offering document delivery and electronic content access, and integrating information literacy instruction. Effective services require administrative support, technical infrastructure, staff training, and collaboration between libraries and academic departments.
This document discusses strategies for librarian and faculty collaboration to provide library services and resources for online courses. It notes that online enrollment is growing significantly. An embedded librarian model is presented where the librarian is included in the online course to help students access resources and develop information literacy skills. Examples are provided of how librarians have embedded in courses to support student research assignments and papers by introducing relevant databases and citation guides. Benefits include students feeling supported by a personal librarian and increased usage of library services.
Open Educational Resources (OERs): A Game Changer For Higher EdElaine Lasda
This document summarizes a presentation about open educational resources (OERs) and their potential benefits for higher education. It defines OERs as free educational materials that can be reused, revised and redistributed. The document notes that rising tuition and textbook costs motivate the use of OERs. Research also suggests OERs can improve student retention and learning outcomes. Finally, the document provides examples of OERs and discusses roles for information technology services, libraries and instructors in supporting and creating OERs.
This document outlines a plan to establish liaison librarians between the university libraries and academic colleges at the University of Dammam. It assigns a liaison librarian to each college to enhance communication, promote library resources, develop collections, and provide reference and information literacy services. The liaison librarians will communicate with their colleges, manage collections relevant to the subject area, provide training to library staff, and receive feedback/evaluations on their performance in supporting the research and learning needs of the university community.
Open Online Courses in Health Professions Education: A systematic reviewMichael Rowe
I'm working on a systematic review of the literature on Open Online Courses in Health Professions Education, with two colleagues from Monash University. These are the preliminary findings from that review that I presented at the SAAHE conference in 2016.
The document discusses concerns about the inefficiency of tracking books in the NUCLEUS reference library and proposes creating a digital library system to address this problem. It recommends using Microsoft Access or Collectorz.com Book Collector as options for cataloging the library collection digitally. An assessment plan is outlined to evaluate the new system's usage and get user feedback over multiple years.
Sherif presentation richard nurse new templateRichard Nurse
1) The study analyzed usage data from eResources at the Open University, a distance learning institution, to determine if there was a relationship between library resource usage and student success, as has been found at traditional universities.
2) The results showed that students who passed modules accessed library eResources twice as often as students who failed. Further statistical analysis found a significant association between higher levels of eResource access and better student results.
3) The findings suggest that even in a digital library environment, higher student engagement with library resources is still correlated with academic success, as seen in other university studies.
Digital literacy of an international group of physiotherapy studentsMichael Rowe
As part of the International Ethics Project (https://internationalethicsproject.wordpress.com/) we conducted a survey of digital literacy in an international sample of physiotherapy students. These are the preliminary findings of that survey.
Open educational resources faculty presentationFrank Quinn
The document discusses the high cost of higher education and textbooks as a serious problem, and presents open educational resources (OER) as an actual solution. OERs are teaching materials that are freely available online for anyone to use and modify. Studies show students' textbook costs deter them from taking certain classes and negatively impact their grades. The document provides resources for finding and adopting OERs, and notes institutions may offer grants to encourage faculty adoption of OERs to help make education more affordable and improve student outcomes.
Curriculum Development: Increasing access to and reach of learning resources ...Kathleen Ludewig Omollo
Presentation to consortium members on July 28, 2014. For more about the consortium, see http://1000obgyns.org/. Since the event, the associated open educational resources have been posted to http://open.umich.edu/education/med/1000obgyns/.
1. A 2008 survey found that 66% of school districts expect their online enrollments to grow, as the number of K-12 students taking online courses increased 47% between 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 to over 1 million students.
2. Online learning helps meet the needs of various students by providing extra help, credit recovery, advanced, and college-level courses, especially benefiting small rural districts by offering courses they could not otherwise provide.
3. Research shows that online and blended learning can be as effective as face-to-face instruction, depending on factors like student motivation, activities, and interaction with content, instructors, and peers. Blended learning combines the best of online and in
This document summarizes a research project conducted by Jennifer Warburton to evaluate and improve the research consultation service at the University of Melbourne library. The project used a mixed-methods approach including analyzing existing service data, conducting client surveys, and staff workshops. Based on the findings, interventions like online research modules were developed and evaluated. The goals were to understand client needs, demonstrate the service's impact, engage staff, and use evidence for continuous improvement.
Use of the SHALL online toolkit for impact assessment: TEWV LIS’s impact studyCatherine Ebenezer
1) The document summarizes a study conducted by TEWV LIS to assess the impact of library services on patient care and learning using the SHALL online toolkit.
2) The methodology involved distributing surveys to registered library members and past search customers, conducting interviews, and analyzing responses using SurveyMonkey. The response rate was highest from nurses but lower from doctors.
3) Emerging themes from interview data found that library resources and services were appreciated but that staffing levels and hours were a limitation. The impact study helped raise awareness of library services and supported new initiatives in faculty development and clinical librarianship.
This document summarizes an ongoing research project examining the pedagogical integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in African schools. The research involves 115 schools, 9,000 educators, and 240,000 learners across multiple African countries. It aims to understand how ICTs can improve the quality of teaching and learning. The methodology involves collecting data through questionnaires and interviews to analyze the role of ICTs and identify best practices. Preliminary results suggest ICTs have the potential to improve educational outcomes and equalize access to knowledge. The research has strengthened capacity and created an open data source with over 20,000 data points across 12 categories.
Student Reading Preferences: Will The Past Be Our Future?Excelsior_College
A presentation by Excelsior College's Barbara Pieper, PhD, RN, Patricia Cannistraci, DNS, RN, CNE, and Maurice Odondi, PhD, describing the reading habits and preferences of returning adult nursing students in regard to electronic reading material for both leisure/social enjoyment and academic work.
Library collaboration with Departments - Town and Regional PlanningLyn Parker
The document discusses a collaboration between the library and the Department of Town and Regional Planning (TRP) at a university. It outlines both the library and TRP's recognition of the importance of information literacy (IL) for students. It then discusses plans for the new partnership, including developing targeted IL activities and assessments, customizing online tutorials, integrating library materials into courses, and creating an IL strategy and benchmarks. The goal is to embed IL into TRP's curriculum and develop information literate graduates through a close collaboration between the two departments.
Abstract harnessing the internet for authentic learningAbel Nyamapfene
The document discusses harnessing the internet for authentic learning and a new higher education paradigm for the 21st century. It argues that the traditional lecture method of information flowing from lecturer to student is outdated, as students can now access information online. The key is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve real-life problems in real-time. The document presents a case study where students in a communication systems course solved real networking issues using online information and collaborating in teams, while submitting individual reports to ensure independent work. Preliminary findings suggest students felt they learned skills not gained in lectures, and made industry contacts. A framework for authentic internet-based learning is proposed and evaluated against other 21st century education models.
Presentation at New England Library Instruction Group, 12/5/08, describing collaboration between UMass Amherst Libraries and Writing Program to deliver information literacy instruction to first-year university students.
Opportunities and challenges for academic library servicesKhalid Mahmood
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for academic library services. It notes changes in the academic landscape including shifting from collections to services and new definitions of reading. Opportunities for libraries include growth in higher education, innovations in technology, and expanded roles. Challenges include competition, lack of funding and support, limited awareness of services, problems adopting technology, and assessing quality of information. It provides examples of new library services like document delivery, research support, and institutional repositories.
The document discusses essential library services for distance learners. It outlines services such as developing accessible websites, providing reference and consulting support, offering document delivery and electronic content access, and integrating information literacy instruction. Effective services require administrative support, technical infrastructure, staff training, and collaboration between libraries and academic departments.
This document discusses strategies for librarian and faculty collaboration to provide library services and resources for online courses. It notes that online enrollment is growing significantly. An embedded librarian model is presented where the librarian is included in the online course to help students access resources and develop information literacy skills. Examples are provided of how librarians have embedded in courses to support student research assignments and papers by introducing relevant databases and citation guides. Benefits include students feeling supported by a personal librarian and increased usage of library services.
Open Educational Resources (OERs): A Game Changer For Higher EdElaine Lasda
This document summarizes a presentation about open educational resources (OERs) and their potential benefits for higher education. It defines OERs as free educational materials that can be reused, revised and redistributed. The document notes that rising tuition and textbook costs motivate the use of OERs. Research also suggests OERs can improve student retention and learning outcomes. Finally, the document provides examples of OERs and discusses roles for information technology services, libraries and instructors in supporting and creating OERs.
This document outlines a plan to establish liaison librarians between the university libraries and academic colleges at the University of Dammam. It assigns a liaison librarian to each college to enhance communication, promote library resources, develop collections, and provide reference and information literacy services. The liaison librarians will communicate with their colleges, manage collections relevant to the subject area, provide training to library staff, and receive feedback/evaluations on their performance in supporting the research and learning needs of the university community.
Open Online Courses in Health Professions Education: A systematic reviewMichael Rowe
I'm working on a systematic review of the literature on Open Online Courses in Health Professions Education, with two colleagues from Monash University. These are the preliminary findings from that review that I presented at the SAAHE conference in 2016.
The document discusses concerns about the inefficiency of tracking books in the NUCLEUS reference library and proposes creating a digital library system to address this problem. It recommends using Microsoft Access or Collectorz.com Book Collector as options for cataloging the library collection digitally. An assessment plan is outlined to evaluate the new system's usage and get user feedback over multiple years.
Sherif presentation richard nurse new templateRichard Nurse
1) The study analyzed usage data from eResources at the Open University, a distance learning institution, to determine if there was a relationship between library resource usage and student success, as has been found at traditional universities.
2) The results showed that students who passed modules accessed library eResources twice as often as students who failed. Further statistical analysis found a significant association between higher levels of eResource access and better student results.
3) The findings suggest that even in a digital library environment, higher student engagement with library resources is still correlated with academic success, as seen in other university studies.
Digital literacy of an international group of physiotherapy studentsMichael Rowe
As part of the International Ethics Project (https://internationalethicsproject.wordpress.com/) we conducted a survey of digital literacy in an international sample of physiotherapy students. These are the preliminary findings of that survey.
Open educational resources faculty presentationFrank Quinn
The document discusses the high cost of higher education and textbooks as a serious problem, and presents open educational resources (OER) as an actual solution. OERs are teaching materials that are freely available online for anyone to use and modify. Studies show students' textbook costs deter them from taking certain classes and negatively impact their grades. The document provides resources for finding and adopting OERs, and notes institutions may offer grants to encourage faculty adoption of OERs to help make education more affordable and improve student outcomes.
Curriculum Development: Increasing access to and reach of learning resources ...Kathleen Ludewig Omollo
Presentation to consortium members on July 28, 2014. For more about the consortium, see http://1000obgyns.org/. Since the event, the associated open educational resources have been posted to http://open.umich.edu/education/med/1000obgyns/.
1. A 2008 survey found that 66% of school districts expect their online enrollments to grow, as the number of K-12 students taking online courses increased 47% between 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 to over 1 million students.
2. Online learning helps meet the needs of various students by providing extra help, credit recovery, advanced, and college-level courses, especially benefiting small rural districts by offering courses they could not otherwise provide.
3. Research shows that online and blended learning can be as effective as face-to-face instruction, depending on factors like student motivation, activities, and interaction with content, instructors, and peers. Blended learning combines the best of online and in
This document summarizes a research project conducted by Jennifer Warburton to evaluate and improve the research consultation service at the University of Melbourne library. The project used a mixed-methods approach including analyzing existing service data, conducting client surveys, and staff workshops. Based on the findings, interventions like online research modules were developed and evaluated. The goals were to understand client needs, demonstrate the service's impact, engage staff, and use evidence for continuous improvement.
Use of the SHALL online toolkit for impact assessment: TEWV LIS’s impact studyCatherine Ebenezer
1) The document summarizes a study conducted by TEWV LIS to assess the impact of library services on patient care and learning using the SHALL online toolkit.
2) The methodology involved distributing surveys to registered library members and past search customers, conducting interviews, and analyzing responses using SurveyMonkey. The response rate was highest from nurses but lower from doctors.
3) Emerging themes from interview data found that library resources and services were appreciated but that staffing levels and hours were a limitation. The impact study helped raise awareness of library services and supported new initiatives in faculty development and clinical librarianship.
Access denied? Managing access to the Web within the NHS in England: technolo...Catherine Ebenezer
An account of the methods and findings of a research project that investigated web filtering practices with NHS Trusts in England and their impacts upon health professionals' information seeking, with recommendations for LIS practitioners.
Embedding the Team Knowledge Officer role within clinical teams via a pilot c...Catherine Ebenezer
This document discusses embedding a Team Knowledge Officer (TKO) role within clinical teams through a pilot clinical librarian service. It provides background on clinical librarian projects and definitions of clinical librarians and their roles. The document outlines recommendations for a TKO from the 'Hill Review' to support teams through knowledge sharing and ensure evidence-based input. A past study where a librarian attended mental health team meetings is described. The document proposes a pilot to embed the TKO role within specific clinical services at Durham and potential benefits like improved skills and awareness of information resources to enhance clinical effectiveness. Issues for consideration include evaluation methods and information needs analyses.
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Learn how you can easily create impressive logo using Microsoft PowerPoint yourself. Don't need to hire a designer to create a simple logo as long as you have a basic idea in mind.
Looks at approaches to dissemination of health information research and its outcomes. Includes a look at what makes a good research article. Presented by Dr. Graham Walton at the CILIPS Centenary Conference Scottish Health Information NEtwork seminar which took place on 4 Jun 2008.
Emily Brennan is a librarian at the USC Norris Medical Library who created LibGuides to improve instruction and outreach. She migrated content from old student portals into the new LibGuide system, adding media and layered pages. Usage statistics show the guides are well used, with hits in the thousands for key guides. LibGuides provide benefits like centralized resources, flexibility, usage data, and improved communication between librarians and patrons.
From user education to information literacy : changing role of university lib...Tharanga Ranasinghe
A paper presented on 21st March 2008 at National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in its' annual research symposium.
The document summarizes the Eskind Biomedical Library Training Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The program provides entry-level librarians hands-on training in knowledge management and evidence-based practice through customized learning plans, formal curriculum units, additional learning opportunities like clinical rounds, and independent study projects. The goal is to help librarians develop skills and expertise to effectively support clinical decision making beyond just searching for information.
The document summarizes the training program for entry-level librarians at the Eskind Biomedical Library at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The program includes a customized learning plan with units covering topics like medical terminology, clinical knowledge, searching skills, and evidence evaluation. Trainees can also participate in rounding with clinical teams, develop individual projects, and complete an independent study of the American healthcare system. The goal is to provide hands-on experience in supporting evidence-based practice and lifelong learning in a medical library environment.
- The project implemented an Information Literacy Training Program for nurses in the Kainuu region of Finland from 2006-2007.
- Nurses' information literacy skills and use of information sources were examined before and after the training through questionnaires and interviews.
- Before the training, nurses reported using sources like the internet, colleagues, and brochures, but lacked skills in evaluating sources. After training, nurses reported increased awareness of research-based sources, criteria for evaluating reliability, and confidence in searching for information.
- The training resulted in positive changes to nurses' information literacy skills and ability to apply research evidence to practice. Administrative support and integrating information literacy into nursing practice were important factors.
Research in Distance Education:
from present findings to future agendas. Supporting teaching and learning strand presentation.
Sandra Tury
Online Services, University of London Research Library Services
The document summarizes the liaison program at the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences (TML) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The program aims to connect and engage users through activities like serving as points of contact for schools, participating in campus events, and providing instruction. Liaisons partner with other campus units to address shared goals and showcase the library's value. The program has led to increased visibility, involvement in research, and opportunities to engage users. Maintaining the program faces challenges like limited funding and staffing.
The needs of researchers in key disciplines are changing rapidly and this has important implications for the library’s role in enhancing research productivity and impact.
Librarians can build a roadmap for supporting 21st Century research needs that draws on both published research sources and institution-specific user research. Several key trends from recent studies and ideas for institution-specific user research tools are highlighted within.
This document summarizes a research study that aimed to understand the barriers and facilitators to adopting e-learning in palliative care education in Ireland from the perspectives of both learners and educators. Surveys of healthcare professionals found that limited time and a preference for face-to-face interaction were barriers, while accessibility and flexibility were motivators. Educators saw potential but preferred a blended approach. Key barriers included attitudes, resources, and support. Understanding these factors can help increase opportunities for palliative care education through appropriate adoption of e-learning.
The document discusses problem-based learning (PBL) at University College Dublin and the importance of information literacy in the PBL model. It describes PBL as student-centered learning where students work in small groups to address complex real-world problems. Students identify their existing knowledge and knowledge gaps, formulate learning issues to research, and apply information to solve the problem. The document argues that information literacy is crucial in PBL as students must self-direct their learning, think critically, and effectively find and evaluate information from various sources to address the problem. It also provides examples of workshops librarians conduct with PBL student groups to develop their information literacy skills.
The value of libraries and librarians have been underestimated at several places. These slides are created to sensitize the people about the importance of libraries and to tell them about the importance of information literacy based courses in education
Presentation by Ingrid Parent: Digital Academic Content and the Future of Lib...Ingrid Parent
International Library Cooperation Symposium presentation May 14, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. Presentation by Ingrid Parent, President elect of IFLA, and University Librarian at the University of British Columbia
Over the years many things have changed in higher education spectrum. New teaching and learning methods have been introduced; users have become more computer literates. This led to change in information seeking habit of students of law. Once, the law reports, commentaries and manuals were the most preferred sources of information. But due to emergence of ICT, the e-resources have attracted the attention of the law users more than ever before. This paper discusses the impact of electronic legal resources on the information seeking behavior of law users. It also seeks to highlight the awareness and usage of public domain databases by Indian legal researchers. Further, it suggests organizing information skills program to enhance the information seeking behavior of legal researchers
Resource sharing in e-environment: A Study of P.M.N.M. Dental College and Hos...Vijaykumar2014
To introduce practical experiences of some important resource sharing activities in the PMNMDCH Library by focusing on digital activities and the HELINET Consortium of Rajiv Gandhi Health Sciences, University.
The document provides background information on ProQuest, an electronic database subscribed to by La Salle University-Ozamiz City. It discusses how ProQuest provides access to citations, full text articles, dissertations, and other materials. It also reviews literature related to e-resources, awareness of ProQuest, and barriers to its use. The study aims to determine students' use, awareness, frequency of use, reasons for using, and barriers in using ProQuest. It describes the research methodology, including the descriptive research design, setting of the study at LSU, respondents which were 505 randomly selected students, and the questionnaire used as the data collection instrument.
Attitude Of Students Towards The Use Of Library Facilities A Case StudyNicole Heredia
The document discusses a study that examined students' attitudes towards using library facilities at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. The study involved 66 participants, including 60 students and 6 library staff. Questionnaires were administered to students and interviews conducted with library staff. The study found that 92% of students used the library and about 49% visited twice a week, primarily to find study space, use the internet or library materials, read newspapers, meet friends, or use printing services. However, students were dissatisfied with available comfortable study space. There was also a lack of awareness about inter-library loans, which were underutilized. Overall, the study concluded students had positive attitudes towards the library facilities, but recommendations were made to increase usage.
Traditional Learning to e-learning
There are also plans to set up eClassrooms to reduce the requirement of faculty and increase the number of students each professor can take at postgraduate level.
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
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Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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2. Existing policy context
The new NHS: modern, dependable (1997)
Making a difference (DH 1999)
Fitness for practice (UKCC 1999)
NHS workforce strategy (2000)
Wanless Securing our future health (HM
Treasury 2002) and Good health for the
whole population (HM Treasury 2004)
Widening access to HE
2006- ???
3. The context:
Making a difference: 1
Issues identified by Gannon-Leary et al.:
Role of IT in the NHS:
More training places
Flexible approaches to training
Problem-based and enquiry-based learning
Emphasis on lifelong learning, CPD
Evidence-based practice / critical appraisal
Importance of research
4. The context:
Making a difference: 2
Issues identified by respondents:
12-month CFP
More time on placements in NHS
Introduction of evidence-based practice
Increase in number of user education
sessions
More family-friendly curriculum model
5. The context: e-learning
Seen by government as a way of
extending participation in HE, ensuring
consistent standards, cost-effective
delivery, enabling lifelong learning
Delivery typically ‘blended’ – a mixture
of ‘traditional’ teaching and electronic
delivery
Growing importance of VLEs
7. Resources
Still ‘hybrid’ – but balance tilting steadily in favour
of electronic
Books – e-book collections now being successfully
implemented – worth experimenting with
Could consider moving almost entirely to
electronic subscriptions for journals other than a
few core titles
New models of research and professional
communication: digital repositories, blogs
8. Access
Study space needs to support group work
Remote electronic access to library resources
increasingly important – needs robust network
infrastructure and good IT and library support
Document supply services increasingly electronic
(BL, BMA) and self-service
Ability to manage loan transactions online
Demand for extended opening hours
Circulating laptops/wireless networking
9. Support – at the point of need
Approaches to support need to be user-
centred – we are not training librarians
Subject guides, database search help sheets
Help with information management tools:
PDAs
Bibliographic management packages
Current awareness tools – eTOCs, news feeds
1:1 support can be delivered online using
Internet ‘chat’ applications
10. Information literacy
Ability to recognise an information need, and
to identify, locate, evaluate and use
effectively information needed for the
particular decision or issue at hand (ALA)
Development a key aspect of learning and
teaching strategies
A key educational outcome/aspect of
professional competence for all health care
practitioners
12. Information habits of students
Perceive the Web as their primary information
environment, not necessarily libraries
Want a single interface to information
resources, not multiple interfaces
Reluctant to abandon ‘quick and dirty’
searches on Google etc. in favour of better-
quality information resources provided by
libraries
Convenience, rather than quality, the
overriding factor
13. User education
Underpinning basic IT skills
Internet navigation skills
Awareness of available types of information
resource
Formulating clinical questions
Searching library OPAC and bibliographic
databases
Critical appraisal
Referencing
Copyright
14. Issues for students on
placement
Distance learners!
Need access to HSHS e-resources from trust
premises or from home
Resources can be supplied to NHS libraries under
SLAs
HSHS libraries need to provide access to the
DIALOG interface used in NHS Core Content
Should work with NHS librarians at WDC level to
ensure that NHS libraries can provide adequate
services to students
Reciprocal access arrangements with other academic
libraries
15. References
Akeroyd, J (2004) Information management and e-
learning: some perspectives. Aslib Proceedings 57(2)
157-167
Gannon-Leary, P, Wakeham M, Walton G (2003)
‘Making a difference’ to nurse education: the impact
on HE libraries. Journal of Librarianship and
Information Science 35(1) 31-46
Moyo, L M (2004) Electronic libraries and the
emergence of new service paradigms. Electronic
Library 22(3) 220-230
16. References
Royal College of Nursing (2004) The future nurse:
the future for nurse education. A discussion paper.
London: RCN SCoNUL (1999) Briefing paper:
information skills in higher education. At
www.sconul.ac.uk [18/09/05]
SCoNUL (2004) Information support for eLearning:
principles and practice rev.ed. At www.sconul.ac.uk
[14/07/05]
17. References
Wakeham, M (2002) Making a difference – meeting
the challenge. (PowerPoint presentation). At
www.uhsl.ac.uk [17/09/05]
Yeoh, J (2000) Nursing information needs: what
next? Health Libraries Review 17(1) 14-16
Editor's Notes
I am going to focus my presentation mainly on pre-registration education and training for the nursing professions here, as these predominate at HSHS in terms of numbers.Where I say ‘nurse education’ I mean to include midwifery as well!
Government strategies for the NHS involving nursing staff inevitably impinge upon nurse education and may have implications for libraries
I don’t have a crystal ball, and I don’t know what the government’s plans are for 2006 and beyond, nor what the NMC might have in mindIt is possible, however, to look at current issues in nurse education which are impacting upon libraries, and extrapolate future needs from these to some extent
There are also trends within the information environment, within learning technologies and within library technologies that can be identified and extrapolated.First, by way of background, an outline of recent developments:A variety of government policies have impinged directly on nursing and nurse education since 1997:
Making a difference: strengthening the nursing, midwifery and health visiting contribution to health and healthcare (DH 1999)The UKCC’s report on perceived shortcomings in Project 2000, Fitness for practice (UKCC 1999)
The NHS Workforce strategy (2000) which emphasised multi-disciplinary teams
The two Wanless economic reviews of the health service…which led to NPfIT/NHS Connecting for Health
The government’s drive to widen participation in HE
Here I indebted to the work of Gannon-Leary et al. – their study commissioned by the UHSL which looked at the impact on HE libraries serving nurses of the new curriculum based on Making a difference and the responses that libraries are making to it. The overarching aim of the research was to examine ways in which LIS in universities were responding to the new curricular model, and how they might best support it in the future
G –L et al identified several aspects of Making a difference which had the potential impact upon LIS support and provision:Role of IT in the NHS: decision support systems, PACS, care records etc. being implemented as part of the NHS Connecting for HealthrolloutMore training places, including encouragement of returners to practice
More flexible approaches to training: broader entry, part-time education, APL, step-on/step-off
Problem-based and enquiry-based learning – which are approaches to ensure effective integration of learning with clinical practice – are known to place at a premium good information retrieval skills – and require access to a wide range of resources
Learning needs to continue throughout a nurse’s career
An ongoing programme of research needed to develop and extend the professional knowledge base
Students spend extended periods on placement in NHS trusts, including community placements – they are thus distance learners for part of the time
and need access to NHS library services
Common 12-month foundation programme, leading to increased competition for resourcesMore time on placements in NHS – implications for access to resources, ability to borrow and return books
Introduction of evidence-based practice, with emphasis on the students’ ability to find and evaluate research evidence
Respondents said that changes were not necessarily the result of Making a difference specifically, but reflected more general trends
Second, we are seeing a steady expansion in the role of e-learning as part of the delivery of higher education
Universities able to obtain funding for implementing VLEs –
considerable effort being put to develop content for course delivery via VLEs
VLEs still at an early stage of development – many technical issues outstanding
Library and academic staff should work together on locating suitable content (N.B. HERON) and ensuring that library content is accessible via WebCT
A fairly traditional characterisation….
Turning now to looking at trends within library services and resources themselves….
Obviously libraries will need to continue to provide for students….
Books
Journals
E-prints, e-theses
Bibliographic and full-text databases
Multimedia: videos, images, models
Learning objects – various
E-books – e.g. Appleton in Edge Hill with midwifery students
College should consider establishing an e-print archive – library should assist with this
Physical and electronic (‘hybrid’). The balance within the ‘hybrid’ information environment appears to be tilting steadily towards the electronic.
Physical and electronic ---
Study space – individual and group
Opening hours
PC and network infrastructure
Circulation system and policies
Reserves and short loan collections
Interlending and document supply
Libraries need to provide a range of types of study space, for individual work and for group work that may or may not involve computersWe can perhaps learn from the ‘information commons’ idea being implemented in many American university libraries: user-centred, provision of IT facilities and spaces for group work and social interaction – counteracts the isolation inherent in remote e-access
PC and network infrastructure, with appropriate authentication mechanisms, needs to provide for both on-site and remote access to digital resources – Web/intranet-based. A proxy server can be used to provide access to resources which are authenticated by IP address.
Library should consider laptop loan / wireless networking as a possible solution to problems of space and access to computing facilities, also wireless connections for students’ own laptops
Circulation systems and policies should allow equitable access to stock.
Consideration should be given to using blogs/RSS feeds to publicise library services
Approaches to support, whether in designing library web-pages, offering training sessions in database searching etc. need to be user-centred and aimed at meeting students’ perceived information needs, e.g. finding research evidence or practice guidelines – we are not training librarians
Still a role for on-demand individual or group tuition in person
Does everyone know what RSS is /what a news reader is?
(Maybe even explore social bookmarking!)
Reference services can be provided in person, via telephone or email, or delivered electronically in real time via ‘chat’ services such as Internet Messenger- such services have been established in several American universities, though not in health libraries in the UK
Information literacy a blend of information technology and information handling skills
To function effectively as practitioners and to support their own future learning, students need to become independent and informed information consumers – this is fundamental
Key objective of the library – to support the development of information literacy
SCONUL’s seven pillars model for information literacy
Lots of them!
Diverse backgrounds
Huge variation in levels of experience with computers, and information awareness – some start from a low base e.g. not knowing what a journal is, not being able to distinguish a journal citation from a book or report citation
Many mature students, some from non-traditional backgrounds, e.g. have started as HCAs or MCAs, or qualified via access courses
Middle-aged returners to study well recognised as having problems with IT – often need remedial help
Some students may have very good IT skills, but not necessarily good information skills; may be used to web searching for general purposes, but unfamiliar with ‘advanced’ search techniques-------------
Many librarians have written at length about the propensity for using Google rather than better quality resources
Information skills training needs to be integrated into the curriculum
Many different aspects, depending on level of students:Needs to include:
Underpinning basic IT skills – can vary enormously – some students need remedial teaching if technophobia is to be avoided! The level of IT skills of student nurses should be ascertained before they begin their courses (Gannon-Leary et al.).
Internet navigation skills – should include security (firewall, anti-virus, backups etc.)
Awareness of available types of information resource: primary sources, types of secondary literature aimed at clinicians e.g. structured abstracts, POEMS, Clinical Evidence, PRODIGY, CATs
Students should be introduced to the National Library for Health and its specialist libraries
Critical appraisal – both of primary literature and of reviews and consumer health information
Referencing – print and electronicCopyright - can include plagiarism
User education/information skills training can be delivered in various ways – probably need a mixture of approaches:
Taught classroom sessions
Hands-on workshops
Interactive self-teaching packages- can be be delivered effectively via a VLE (e.g. INHALE project)
Our approach to user education needs to be evidence-based – anecdotal evidence not enough
Students on placement are effectively distance learners and need library services appropriate to distance learners
Can frequently encounter technical and policy problems with electronic access, e.g. re: Internet access for non staff, or with NHS firewall
Problem between NHS and university sector – NHS uses DIALOG, most universities have OVID interface and train on it – can cause problems for students on placement. Universities do not have access to DIALOG bibliographic databases unless they purchase it. Standard interface is subtly different from the NHS version. A training d/b is in preparation which should alleviate this problem to some extent. Students cannot be given NHS ATHENS accounts and must depend upon walk-in access to NLH resources
Support for students in NHS libraries can be a real problem – NHS libraries are small and often poorly staffed, and cannot cope with the support needs and demands of large, vociferous groups of students. One librarian I know produced a whole series of ready-made searches as a response to this problem – less than ideal from a pedagogical point of view. This is when one discovers how effective – or ineffective – previous user education has been.
If NHS libraries are expected to provide lending services, the university needs to cooperate with them in ensuring that books are returned before students leave.
UK Libraries Plus and SCONUL vacation loans arrangements applicable in some instances