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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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Value and impact

John Crawford

Abstract

Despite much excellent work in information literacy, systematic evaluation and measurement of the impact of information literacy activity are still relatively underdeveloped. The nature of measurement and impact is discussed and the available indicators and guidelines are analysed. Methods of data collection and analysis are reviewed with a discussion of the most widely used and popular quantitative and qualitative methods. These include surveys, observation and various forms of group discussion, interviewing and phenomenographic methods. The limited number of resources available is considered and the chapter concludes with some examples of good practice in evaluation.

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