LILAC 2013 Karen Dolman
Feb 15, 2016
LILAC 2013
Karen Dolman
To find examples of good practice To see how we compare with other institutions
in our infoskills offer To enhance my own knowledge and skills by
learning from others – reflective practice
Perspective
Breaking the Core Programme Barrier: UCD
Large, multi-disciplinary courses offered for first time Duplication of info skills training
Variable academic engagement with library Arts and Sciences information literacy offer development
‘module’ for L4’s piloted Easing the Transition: Threshold Concepts & IL
Workshops for Visiting Y13 students: LMU Previously threw ‘everything’ at L4 on arrival at course! Implemented simplified info lit sessions as part of Y13
University experience
Sessions
Ad hoc approach to information literacy
training is prevalent TMI!
Findings
UCD
‘programme’ approach was innovative and successful for Arts
Findings
How do we compare?
‘Programme approach’ –
could this work for us? Large, multi-disciplinary courses offered at MMU Programmes remain, academics change
Y13 visits – investigate library impact and possible roll-out of
simple info lit training Widening participation days Gentle intro to working at Uni Build on work at L4
Future-proofing…
Changing technology?
Infoskills for the future?
Then… Now!