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!