The document discusses several topics related to the information society and the role of libraries and information professionals within it. It references several articles about how information technology is changing libraries and information access. It also outlines the role of the UCOL library in providing students and lecturers access to information sources to support learning and research. It describes collaborative information literacy workshops conducted by the library on topics like essay writing, research skills, and copyright.

1. References <br />Feather, J. (2006). The context of change: information professionals and the information professions in an information society. Health Information & Libraries Journal, 233-9. doi:10.1111/j.1471-1842.2006.00685.x.<br /><!--Additional Information:Persistent link to this record (Permalink): http://ezproxy.ucol.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=23415557&site=ehost-liveEnd of citation--> <br />Balas, J. (2004). Adding Substance, Not Just Frills, to a Library's Online Catalog. Computers in Libraries, 24(3), 37-39. Retrieved from Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre database.<br /><!--Additional Information:Persistent link to this record (Permalink): http://ezproxy.ucol.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=anh&AN=12405055&site=ehost-liveEnd of citation--><br />Altman, E., & Pratt, A. (1995). Information technology. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 21(1), 71. Retrieved from Professional Development Collection database.<br /><!--Additional Information:Persistent link to this record (Permalink): http://ezproxy.ucol.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=tfh&AN=9503220946&site=ehost-liveEnd of citation--><br />Brown, J. S., & Duguid, P. (2000). The social life of information. Boston, Mass: Harvard Business School. <br />Radlow, J. (1995). Computers and the information society. Danvers, Mass: Boyd & Fraser Pub. <br />Haywood, T. (1995). Info-rich - info-poor: Access and exchange in the global information society. London ; Munich [u.a.]: Bowker-Saur. <br />John Shuler Academic Libraries and the Global Information Society <br />The Journal of Academic LibrarianshipVolume 33, Issue 6, December 2007, Pages 710-713 <br />Information Literacy<br />Library Annual Report 2008<br />role of the Library within UCOL is:<br />♦To provide students with easy access to quality information sources to <br />support their learning and research;<br />♦To provide lecturers with a relevant and accurate information base and support from which they can offer quality teaching, research and <br />leadership;<br />♦To provide students and lecturers with professional assistance that aims to empower them to access information effectively and efficiently.<br />Library and Support Services teams in Whanganui ran a series of collaborative workshops. <br /> <br />Liaison Librarians at both <br />Palmerston North and Whanganui <br />Libraries have run workshops and training sessions through HR and independently the “Word in Your Ear” workshops were the first presented collaboratively with Support Services. <br /> <br />The following topics were covered:<br /> Essay writing and APA referencing<br /> Beyond Google<br /> Finding articles and using databases<br /> Assignment writing and tips for using Microsoft Word<br />Study tips, research tips and copyright<br />The location of the training room within the learning hub has been of real benefit to the success of these lunchtime <br />sessions.<br /> <br />http://www.slideshare.net/mjdelia/information-literacy-in-the-age-of-youtube<br />