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The information literacy cookbook ingredients, recipes and tips for success /
This book, aimed at an international audience, provides an overview of Information Literacy (IL) in practice; what it is, why it's become so important in the library profession and demonstrates how librarians can cultivate a better understanding of IL in their own organisations. It uses the �...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford :
Chandos,
2007.
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| Series: | Chandos information professional series.
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1 online resource (xiii, 162 pages) : illustrations. |
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| Online Access: | Elsevier - Click here for access |
Contents:
- Cover; The Information Literacy Cookbook: Ingredients, Recipes and Tips for Success; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introducing the chefs: about the authors; Debbi Boden; Gwyneth Price; Jane Secker; 1 Appetisers and aperitifs: getting started with the information literacy cookbook; How to read this book; A little bit of background; Structure of the book; References; 2 Feeding the masses: digital citizenship and the public library; Introduction; The rise of the Public Library; Starter: supporting reference and enquiry work; Main course: supporting learners.
- Dessert: supporting digital citizenshipCigars and brandy; Notes; References; 3 Healthy mind, healthy body: digital literacy in the NHS; Essential IT Skills in the NHS; Too many cooks?; Preparation, phase 2: drafting the menu; Ingredients; Timing; The faculty; The main course; Dealing with disasters: coping with burnt toast; Coffee and mints; Washing up; Note; References; 4 Information discovery stir-fry: information literacy in the commercial sector; The commercial kitchen; Current practices; Ingredients/store cupboard; Method; Presentation; Sample menus; Coffee and petit fours.
- Further information: IL resourcesReferences; 5 Alone in the kitchen: when you're the only one providing the service; Preparation; Ingredients in the store cupboard; Method: who's doing the cooking
- you, your enquirer or both?; Dealing with disasters; Coffee and petit fours; Sample recipe: the induction of new joiners; Acknowledgements; References; 6 Educating the palate of pupils and teachers: recipes for success in school libraries; Theoretical models and frameworks: basic equipment; Information-literate pupils ... ; Develop a vision; Share your vision: support is the key ingredient.
- How can you achieve your goals?Stand alone Vs Integrated IL programme; What skills do you have?; Store cupboard staples: what resources/facilities do you have?; Your profile within the school and your personality; Who can you work with?; Sample recipes: some suggested lessons and ideas; Evaluation and testing; FAQs; Coffee and mints; Useful organisations; Acknowledgements; Notes; References; 7 Variety is the spice of life, or choosing your toppings with care: information literacy challenges in the further education sector; Planning for success; The menu; Special pizza menu.
- Restaurant managementTaking risks; Some specialist recipe ideas; Conclusions; References; 8 Information literacy beef bourguignon (also known as information skills stew or i-skills casserole): the higher education sector; Laying the table; Whetting the appetite: appetisers and nibbles; Preparing the chef: the need for staff development; The chef's repertoire; Learning styles; The event: from canapés and snacks to a four course banquet; Preparation; Planning your meal; The learning environment; Ingredients and store cupboard; Methods; Coffee and petit fours; Cake and champagne; Conclusions.