Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of a six‐week information literacy course for research students that was redesigned following the librarians undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a case study and evaluation of the impact of a teaching programme. Findings – Research students appreciate and value the expertise of library staff and are prepared to devote considerable time to an information literacy programme. The programme received excellent feedback. Research limitations/implications There is no summative assessment associated with the course and so no quantitative measure of improvement in learning. Originality/value The paper provides a model programme other librarians can adapt for use at their own institution. Extended doctoral level information literacy courses are relatively uncommon and demonstrates the benefit of this type of course, to research.
Source: Library Review
Authors: Jane Secker, Rowena Macrae‐Gibson
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1995230803