Curious about Information Literacy’s global application? Then read Towards Information Literacy Indicators: Conceptual Framework Paper. This UNESCO report provides a global perspective and presents a framework for IL in education that includes issues of technology and cultural diversity. The report, written by Ralph Catta and Jesus Lau, outlines definisions, adult indicators, higher education criteria, and much more.
Information Literacy goes global
Posted by ethanpullman on May 27, 2008
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Always on my mind
Posted by ethanpullman on May 24, 2008
A strange thing happened to me today!
Lately, I have been looking to renew my career accomplishments by taking on new interests, projects, and even considering a change of environment. So, I began reviewing library job ads and bench marking my skills with the job market. The prospect of interviewing is a great way to keep yourself abreast what is happening in your profession.
As I browse through article after article about library issues, trends, future, etc., noting the various dates. I found myself humming the chorus of an old Elvis Presley song – “You Are Always on My Mind”.
Go ahead, laugh, but that really summs it up. If you want to remain competitive in the job market, you’ve got to keep professional trends on “your mind”.
Incidentally, I also noticed that two issues that made the list no matter what year (or decade) it was compiled. Can you guess which?
Technology and Budget! But don’t take my word for it, here’s a list of readings that covers the last 20 years:
- Farley, T, J. Broady-Preston, et al. “Academic libraries, people and change: a case study of the 1990s”. OCLC Systems & Services, 14:4 (1998), pp. 151-164.
- Jackson, Frederick H. “The Future of Academic Libraries: The Inevitability of Change.” College Board Review, n117 (Fall 1980),pp. 6-9.
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