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Applying RADAR with new business postgraduates (2014)

Cullen, John G.

Applying RADAR with new business postgraduates (2014)

Cullen, John G.

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In a recent ‘research in practice’ article in the Journal of Information Science, Mandalios introduced the RADAR tool, which she designed to assist students evaluate online information. She pointed out that the tool, although supported by preliminary qualitative research conducted at her own institution, required further empirical investigation. This brief communication aims to contribute empirical evidence which supports the efficacy of RADAR as a tool for evaluating online information resources by discussing student feedback on the application of the tool in an introductory session to a taught postgraduate business class. The context in which the RADAR tool was deployed is discussed, data on student reactions to it is reported and implications for future research are discussed.

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/11239/

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Challenging times: some thoughts on the professional identity of the academic librarian (2007)

Antonesa, Mary

Challenging times: some thoughts on the professional identity of the academic librarian (2007)

Antonesa, Mary

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This article reviews the professional identity of the academic librarian within higher education in the 21st century. It considers the challenges that libraries and library staff face in supporting learning. Massification and technological advancements are two key changes that have signnificantly impacted on library users and library usage. This article will review these developements and will focus in particular on how they have transformed the professional identity of the librarian working in higher education. 'Librarians function in a series of larger enviroments and these enviroments are dealing with a growing number of contexts for information. This article suggests that the concept of librarian as teacher is increasingly strengthening in library discourse and that this role will shape the future professional identity of the librarian working in higher education.

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/825/

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Health Literacy: Knowledge and experiences of Traveller women. (2012)

Fitzmaurice, Vivienne

Health Literacy: Knowledge and experiences of Traveller women. (2012)

Fitzmaurice, Vivienne

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AIM OF RESEARCH The aim of this research is to gain more understanding and insight into the knowledge and experiences of Traveller women in the area of health literacy using a use narrative inquiry approach with an education focus and to explore implications and make recommendations based on the outcomes of the research. METHODS USED A method of narrative research was used to gather data through in-depth conversational interviews with Traveller women exploring their experiences of health literacy, education and from a perspective of insider research based on prior relationship of working with Traveller women on health literacy. CONTRIBUTION OF THIS RESEARCH The research has exposed a number of factors within the area of health literacy in the Traveller community, including; That the critical theory approach to health literacy education can be effective in addressing the empowerment of individuals to improve their health literacy That the method of peer educators is a positive approa...

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/9664/

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IFLA Information Literacy Satellite Meeting, 14-15 Aug 2014 (2014)

Thoma, Shona

IFLA Information Literacy Satellite Meeting, 14-15 Aug 2014 (2014)

Thoma, Shona

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On the 14th and 15th August 2014 I attended the IFLA Satellite Meeting on Information Literacy in Limerick. The meeting gave me the chance to get a little deeper into the elements involved in delivery and assessment of Information Literacy, and to examine alternative approaches to and definitions of it. This was my first international conference, and as is to be expected, the conversations had outside of the meeting rooms over coffee or meals were just as interesting and useful for learning about new events, teaching tools, and projects that others are working on. I have to give a mention of thanks here to groups such as NPD Ireland and the sections of the Library Association whose events I have attended over the last two years and have offered the opportunity to dip a toe in the networking pool through “speed-networking” etc. This certainly made the prospect of striking up conversations with my fellow attendees slightly less daunting. The below summaries are just a selection of th...

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/5944/

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Information literacy and fake news: How the field of librarianship can help combat the epidemic of fake news (2020)

de Paor, Saoirse; Heravi, Bahareh

Information literacy and fake news: How the field of librarianship can help combat the epidemic of fake news (2020)

de Paor, Saoirse; Heravi, Bahareh

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This paper studies how the field of librarianship can help counteract the phenomenon of fake news and mis-information. A literature review was conducted to identify the current themes, patterns, correlations and gapswithin the existing literature on fake news, information literacy and librarianship. Findings centre on definingfake news, analysing contemporary and emerging information literacy frameworks, and outlining the current efforts and initiatives exercised by libraries to refute the spread of fake news and educate communities on how to navigate through an era of untruth and disinformation. The paper outlines effective initiatives developed by those within the Library and Information Systems (LIS) profession while highlighting considerations and re-commendations as to how librarians can continue to enhance their role in the digital age and make successful contributions to the professional field.

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/13770/

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Optimising information literacy delivery to large classes: the contact or the online approach? (2009)

Meehan, David

Optimising information literacy delivery to large classes: the contact or the online approach? (2009)

Meehan, David

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DCU Business School runs undergraduate programmes of varying sizes, from 40 to 200 students. Some modules cross disciplines and attract even higher numbers. One such module is HR118: Skills for success which in the last year has exceeded 200. Even this number is restrained by the optional nature of the module. Were it to be an obligatory module, the total would exceed 300. The Library has been providing embedded information literacy sessions to HR118 since its inception, providing face-to-face training on essential resources and research techniques, together with assessment. Generally the experience has been successful. There have been some problems, mainly organisational and logistical, but the Library and module co-ordinator have resolved these as they arise. However, the recent class size increase, and the possibility that the module may sometime become obligatory, forced the Library to devise an alternative strategy for 2008-09 – a hybrid approach which has enabled the Library...

http://doras.dcu.ie/15048/

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Sourcing Information for your Thesis (2006)

Antonesa, Mary; Fallon, Helen

Sourcing Information for your Thesis (2006)

Antonesa, Mary; Fallon, Helen

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Through a questions and answers approach, this chapter aims to guide you in the right direction when looking for information. It seeks to complement the information skills training your library provides, rather than to replace it.

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/608/

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The Changing role of the Academic Library in Learning and Teaching (2012)

Fallon, Helen; Breen, Ellen

The Changing role of the Academic Library in Learning and Teaching (2012)

Fallon, Helen; Breen, Ellen

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This chapter explores the emerging role of acad emic librarians in the learning and teaching process through their involvement with teaching staff in the development of student information literacy skills. Information literacy – that is, the ability to find, evaluate and use information effectively – is a key component of university students’ learning experience. It also equips students with skills for the workplace and lifelong learning: It could be argued that the skill of th e twenty first century graduate will be to articulate the right questions and to und erstand where and how they can search for knowledge, not remember the answers (Donnelly and Fitzmaurice, 2005, p. 96). The chapter provides a brief overview of the institutional and learning background against which contemporary information literacy deve lopment takes place. This background is characterised by a changing context for the operation of academic libraries; a changing higher education environment; a changing infor...

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/4453/