Prototype thing: template
The elements of the prototype thing are based on evidence from the conversation with library staff on process.arts, and earlier research carried out in the department (to be added) which revealed that the main barriers to adopting or developing more skills in digital information literacy are:
- Lack of time
- The volume of available information, instruction and the proliferation of tools
- The feeling of entitlement – that this is a part of your role, and that time spent on developing skills in this area is a legitimate activity
The aim is to provide a resource that filters information and presents an initial highly relevant focus. (Relevant to the role of the librarian, and within our own and department and University)
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Prototype thing: template |
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What is it? |
Definitions, explanation “from the beginning… |
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Try it |
For example: Signing up and initial use Using: practical exercise |
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Use in the Library |
Are we using this – who and how |
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Other libraries |
Examples of good practice (note if CC licences available) |
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Use in the University |
What is going on in the University? |
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Info skills messages |
Map to Sconul digital information literacy What are the key messages for various groups? What pros, cons, issues? (Library staff, Students, Staff, Research staff etc) |
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Follow up |
More information Key contacts |
The survey revealed web based tools for managing references as an area staff wanted to know more about, so we are developing this as our first thing. Below are some initial thoughts on scope and format.
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Prototype thing: Web based tools for managing references : scoping |
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What is it? |
Theme: organising information Definitions, explanation “from the beginning…” champion video – what’s the idea ? |
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Practical exercise |
For example: Signing up with Mendeley or Zotero and initial steps Use with Summon, library catalogue |
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Use in the Library |
Are we using this – who and how use with Summon and e-library |
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Other libraries |
Examples of good practice (note if CC licences available) (Some excellent comparison tables) |
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In the University |
What is going on in the University? Policy, or not Champions of Zotero, other? Video – why I use xxx (student, lecturer) |
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Info skills messages |
Map to Sconul digital information literacy chart What are the key messages for various groups? (Library staff, Students, Staff, Research staff etc) |
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Follow up |
More information Youtube videos Links – other resources Key contacts, champions in library, e-learning, in house development |
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Comments
We appreciate this encouraging comment from @sarahjenndavies on twitter -
@DIALProject lovely - links with theme in reflections from summer school re power of seeing interest in thing as part of yr role#jiscdiglit