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    Information Literacy: Recognising the Need
    Information Literacy: Recognising the Need
    Information Literacy: Recognising the Need
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    Information Literacy: Recognising the Need

    By Geoff Walton and Alison Pope

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    This set of conference proceedings derives from the Information Literacy: Recognising the Need conference at Staffordshire University, 17 May 2006. The papers in this book discuss key themes in information literacy and have been written by several renowned experts in the field. Information literacy is not just about finding information: it is a true catalyst for educational change. It enables independent lifelong learning. These papers consider the position of information literacy in the higher education arena, how students bewitched by easy internet searching can be engaged in the learning process and how information professionals and academic colleagues might move in partnership towards the information literate university.
    • Papers written by renowned experts in the field of information literacy
    • Highlights a variety of topical issues - both practical and theoretical
    • Gives a useful overview of information literacy for those previously unfamiliar with this aspect of teaching and learning
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateMay 31, 2006
    ISBN9781780630946
    Information Literacy: Recognising the Need
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    Geoff Walton

    Geoff Walton is a Subject and Learning Support Librarian and Research Informed teaching (RiT) Project Co-ordinator at Staffordshire University, with specific subject responsibilities for Psychology and Sport & Exercise Science. As RiT Co-ordinator Geoff is involved in identifying synergies between research, teaching, learning, information literacy, e-learning and inquiry-based learning. He is particularly interested in the cognitive processes involved in becoming information literate. His research interests also include developing the online information literacy tool the Assignment Survival Kit (ASK), developing a process for online peer assessment, investigating academic skills needs in undergraduate students and using inquiry-based methods to facilitate learning.

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      Information Literacy - Geoff Walton

      Information Literacy

      Recognising the Need

      First Edition

      Geoff Walton

      Alison Pope

      Staffordshire University

      Stoke-on-Trent

      United Kingdom

      17 May 2006

      Chandos Publishing

      Oxford  •  England

      Table of Contents

      Cover image

      Title page

      Copyright page

      Background to the conference

      Information literacy: recognising the need

      Their themes include

      Information literacy: recognising the need - an introduction

      Context

      What is Information Literacy?

      Why is Information Literacy important now?

      The higher education context: e-learning, PDP and the quality agenda

      Information literacy: reviewing our position

      Information Literacy: the new pedagogy of the question?

      Abstract

      Introduction

      Empowering the learner through the pedagogy of the question

      Information literacy, a profound educational issue

      From institutions for teaching to institutions of learning?

      Developing a Community of Practice: The Newcastle Information Literacy Project

      Introduction

      Methodology

      Pick and Mix approach

      Development through process - the Information Literacy Forum

      Pedagogical infrastructure

      Institutional embedding

      Conclusion

      Providing for the next generation: adopting interactive whiteboards in information literacy training

      Keeping up with the Google generation: the challenge for Information Literacy teachers

      Abstract

      Introduction

      The Net Generation students

      Google and Google Scholar

      Metasearch

      How does this affect Information Literacy?

      Effects on teaching of Information Literacy

      Conclusion

      Information overload and the re-invention of brutality: a systemic view of information literacy

      Abstract

      Working towards the Information Literate University

      Introduction

      What do we mean by the Information Literate University?

      Academics and the ILU

      Librarians and the ILU

      Towards the ILU

      Appendix 1

      Reflections on the ‘Information Literacy: recognising the need’ conference at Staffordshire University, 17th May 2006

      Acknowledgment

      Copyright

      Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Limited

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      First published in Great Britain 2006

      ISBN: 1-84334-243-X (978-1-84334-243-4)

      © The Authors, 2006

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Limited. This publication may not be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published without the prior consent of Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Limited. Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

      Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Limited, Staffordshire University, the editor and authors make no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this publication and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

      The material contained in this publication constitutes general guidelines only and does not represent to be advice on any particular matter. No reader or purchaser should act on the basis of material contained in this publication without first taking professional advice appropriate to their particular circumstances.

      Produced from electronic copy supplied by authors.

      Printed in the UK and USA.

      Printed in the UK by 4edge Limited - www.4edge.co.uk

      Background to the conference

      Staffordshire University is well known for its commitment to supporting widening participation in higher education and the University’s Information Services is pleased to be organising this one day event. It was prompted by the conferment of Learning and Teaching Fellowships on two of the University’s Information Services staff, Alison Pope and Geoff Walton and also by the Information Services Learning Support Team’s many years of activity across the skills agenda. This activity has especially focused upon the support and delivery of information literacy.

      The event is independent of any outside organisation or group

      Information literacy: recognising the need

      A national conference on the topic of information literacy 17th May 2006

      Focusing on how to engage the internet generation this conference is aimed at librarians, information professionals and academic colleagues. Information literacy isn't just about finding information; it is a true catalyst for educational change. It enables independent lifelong learning. This conference considers how we can engage students and move towards the information literate University. The conference features seven nationally renowned speakers

      Susie Andretta - Senior Lecturer in Information Management

      London Metropolitan University.

      Moira Bent - Faculty Liaison Librarian

      University of Newcastle and National Learning and Teaching Fellow

      Debbi Boden - Faculty Team Leader at Imperial College London

      Sheila Corrall - Professor of Librarianship & Information Management at the University of Sheffield.

      Peter Godwin - Academic Services Manager in Learning & Information

      Services at London South Bank University

      Mark Hepworth - Lecturer in the Department of Information Science at Loughborough University

      Sheila Webber - Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Studies at the University of Sheffield

      Their themes include

      Using information literacy as a positive driver for educational change.

      Developing partnerships in information literacy.

      Training the trainers.

      Engaging the Google generation.

      New ideas in information literacy teaching and learning.

      The information literate university.

      These proceedings also include two additional papers from colleagues who did not speak at the conference. They are from Rosie Jones, Karen Peters and Emily Shields at Manchester Metropolitan University and Tony Brauer from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College.

      We would like to thank the following people for their help and support in organising this event; Julie Adams, Ron Allcock, Francine Bossons, Jan Bould, Jeanette Chadwick, Liz Hart, Dave Parkes, Derek Sheward, Marj Spiller, Janet Weaver and Helen Wells. We would like to extend our thanks to Staffordshire University Marketing Team and the many other people not listed here who also lent a hand, especially Katherine, Hannah and James.

      Geoff Walton and Alison Pope

      Learning and Teaching Fellows

      Information Services

      Staffordshire University

      Information literacy: recognising the need - an introduction

      Alison Pope    Information Services, Staffordshire University

      Geoff Walton    Information Services, Staffordshire University

      Context

      The Government White Paper, January 2003, states that:

      "As well as improving vocational skills, we need to ensure that all graduates, including those who study traditional academic disciplines, have the right skills to equip them for a lifetime in a fast changing work environment.’¹

      It is our view that, in addition to offering excellent academic courses, higher education institutions should aim to give students the chance to gain grounding in the skills which will support them in the future, both as citizens and employees. Many notably Bruce (1995) and Bundy (2004) argue that of all these skills, the need to be information literate is essential.

      What is Information Literacy?

      Information professionals throughout the world are familiar with the term information literacy and it has seen wide and varied use since the term was first coined by Paul Zirkowski in 1974 (Andretta, 2005). It has been observed by Owusu-Ansah (2003) that the information profession has, and continues to, put forward the information literacy, cause with a near-missionary zeal although there does exist a minority view which questions the worth of information literacy regarding it as merely a vehicle for librarians to redefine their roles in the digital age (Wilder, 2005).

      The 2003 Prague Declaration (resulting form a UNESCO-sponsored conference) added weight to the importance of the concept regarding information literacy not only as an important set of skills to enable information to be gathered

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