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Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning

by John Crawford, Christine Irving

November 2013

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320 pages

6h 24m

English

Chandos Publishing

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Abstract:
AbstractInformation policy and the information societyDefining information literacyInformation literacy policiesSummary of the chapter
Abstract:The United States and AustraliaGermanyDevolved nations within the United Kingdom: Scotland and WalesDigital policy documentsThe Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and information literacySummary of the chapter
Abstract:The importance of information literacy in early yearsInformation literacy and lifelong learningEarly-years’ information literacyScottish case study: real and relevant – information and critical literacy skills for the twenty-first century learner (early and first level)Examples from the rest of the UK and other countriesThe road to information literacy: primary school children and their information-seeking behaviourCollaborative partnerships and information literacy opportunitiesSummary of the chapter
Abstract:The rediscovery of the workplaceSkills development and the employability agendaThe role of higher educationIssues of definitionThe workplace and its problemsInformation needs and sources usedTraining issuesExamples of good practiceSummary of the chapter
Abstract:IntroductionBackgroundInterview-based research resultsInternal achievementsExternal achievementsFuture activities and aims (suggestions from the original research)SG Library: measuring and evaluating our training for LILAC 2010Our evaluation process was divided into the following four stepsOutcomes of the LILAC research findingsFuture developments: what we are planning to doConclusionSummary of the chapterAppendix A Scottish Government Library Course FeedbackAppendix B Scottish Government Library Course Feedback – 3-week follow-upAppendix C Scottish Government Library Services FeedbackAppendix D Scottish Government Library Services Questionnaire (paper copy, no longer used)Appendix E Scottish Government Library Services Questionnaire email (evaluation research)
Abstract:IntroductionHealth information policy documents and frameworksThe need for health literacy skills – research findingsSupporting the public’s quest for health informationPublic library activities and initiativesPartnership workingSummary of the chapter
Abstract:The nature of information and information literacy in informal learningUsers and providersOrganisations and structuresMcNicol and Dalton’s cycle of learning in public librariesThe role of the public libraryPublic Libraries Information Offer schemeLinks with school librariesFundingPhysical spaceExamples of good practiceLearning and teaching issuesSummary of the chapter
AbstractWhat is impact?Indicators and guidelinesMeasuring impact at a national levelMethods of data collectionQuantitative methodsQualitative methodsObservationFocus groupsInterviewingResourcesExamples of impact and evaluationSummary of the chapter
AbstractA review of issuesWhat is to be done?

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The challenge of the work environment

John Crawford

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This chapter discusses a relatively underreported area, information literacy activity in the workplace with a strong social and collaborative element, compared with the higher education environment with its reliance on standardised print and online resources. After reviewing the literature of workplace learning the chapter discusses skills development and employability in relation to information literacy and the role of higher education. How information literacy should be redefined for the workplace environment is analysed and the problems of information usage in the workplace are considered. Examples of training materials are discussed but there is a dearth of such sources. ...