Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Science Citation Index - interesting information from Thomson Reuters
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One-Shot Library Instruction sessions? Are they worth it?
Student Engagement in One-Shot Library Instruction
Abstract
As
technology has increased students' access to both high and low quality
information, the need for effective information literacy instruction has
become more apparent. However, many librarians still struggle to
solidify their place, and their value, in the instructional landscape of
their parent institution. This struggle persists while library
instruction for students remains limited to one 50–75 min session
(one-shot instruction). Indeed, the notion that information literacy can
be taught in one session is preposterous for most librarians.
Nevertheless, as this constraint persists, librarians must work to
improve the results students achieve within the one-shot model. This
research explores ways in which one-shot library instruction might be
bolstered through the promotion of higher levels of student engagement.
This research utilizes a pre and post-test analytical model to compare
an experimental, learner-centered approach to library instruction,
supplemented with clickers, to a more traditional pedagogical approach.
Statistical analyses show that while both the experimental and control
groups witnessed significant improvement from pre to post-test, there
was no statistically significant difference between these two
approaches. These findings elicit further, perhaps more troubling,
questions regarding the level of engagement possible in one-shot library
instruction.
The Journal of Academic Librarianship - Available online 5 May 2014
2014 Open Access Week theme to be "Generation Open" (SPARC announcement)
2014 Open Access Week theme to be "Generation Open"
To
be held from October 20 – 26, 2014, International Open Access Week is
an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to
learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve
learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in
helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
To
be held from October 20 – 26, 2014, International Open Access Week is
an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to
learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve
learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in
helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
"Generation Open" Theme highlights involvement of students and early career researchers“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
“Generation
Open” Theme Highlights Involvement of Students and Early Career
Researchers - See more at:
http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpufGe
“Generation
Open” Theme Highlights Involvement of Students and Early Career
Researchers - See more at:
http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpufGene
To
be held from October 20 – 26, 2014, International Open Access Week is
an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to
learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve
learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in
helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
To
be held from October 20 – 26, 2014, International Open Access Week is
an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to
learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve
learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in
helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
To
be held from October 20 – 26, 2014, International Open Access Week is
an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to
learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve
learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in
helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
To
be held from October 20 – 26, 2014, International Open Access Week is
an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to
learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve
learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in
helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
To
be held from October 20 – 26, 2014, International Open Access Week is
an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to
learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve
learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in
helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
“Open Access Week has blossomed into an event celebrated at hundreds of institutions on every continent across the world,” said Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. “This year’s theme reflects the importance of putting our future scholars and researchers at the core of the shift to an open system of scholarly communication.”
- See more at: http://www.sparc.arl.org/initiatives/openaccessweek/2014/announcement#sthash.vpFboWtw.dpuf
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