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Publication date: 29 September 2012

Penelope Street and Lisa Hawksworth

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the LILAC Conference held in Glasgow, UK, in April 2012.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the LILAC Conference held in Glasgow, UK, in April 2012.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides an overview of the themes, content, keynote speakers and selected parallel sessions of the LILAC conference.

Findings

The conference held a series of parallel sessions covering six key themes: information literacy and the digital future; information literacy research; supporting the research community; transitions: from school through to higher education; information literacy and employability; active learning and creative pedagogical approaches.

Originality/value

The conference provided an insight into emerging trends for information literacy.

Details

New Library World, vol. 113 no. 9/10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Article
Publication date: 20 November 2007

Bob Glass

To provide a flavour of the content of the third Librarians Information Literacy Conference (LILAC) held in Manchester, UK in March 2007.

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Abstract

Purpose

To provide a flavour of the content of the third Librarians Information Literacy Conference (LILAC) held in Manchester, UK in March 2007.

Design/methodology/approach

An outline description of the issues, content, keynote speakers and participants of this conference is described.

Findings

This conference covered the themes of recognising the need, advocacy, marketing and promotion, practical approaches to information literacy, information literacy and citizenship, new areas for practice and research, and ethical use of information.

Originality/value

A conference report of value to library and information professionals regarding various information literacy themes, with links to two web site launches.

Details

New Library World, vol. 108 no. 11/12
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Article
Publication date: 13 November 2009

Anna Marie Johnson, Claudene Sproles and Latisha Reynolds

The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper introduces and annotates periodical articles, monographs, and audiovisual material examining library instruction and information literacy.

Findings

The findings provide information about each source, discusses the characteristics of current scholarship, and describes sources that contain unique scholarly contributions and quality reproductions.

Originality/value

The information may be used by librarians and interested parties as a quick reference to literature on library instruction and information literacy.

Details

Reference Services Review, vol. 37 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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Article
Publication date: 30 September 2013

Emma J. Thompson

– The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the LILAC Conference held in Manchester, UK, in March 2013.

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the LILAC Conference held in Manchester, UK, in March 2013.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides an overview of the themes, content, keynote speakers and selected parallel sessions of the LILAC conference.

Findings

The conference held a series of parallel sessions covering six key themes: information literacy and employability; information literacy and the digital future; transliteracy; future-proofing the information literacy practitioner; collaboration and partnerships; active learning and creative pedagogical approaches

Originality/value

The conference provided an insight into emerging trends for information literacy.

Details

New Library World, vol. 114 no. 9/10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Article
Publication date: 25 November 2013

Anna Marie Johnson, Claudene Sproles and Robert Detmering

– The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.

Design/methodology/approach

Introduces and annotates periodical articles, monographs, and audiovisual material examining library instruction and information literacy.

Findings

Provides information about each source, discusses the characteristics of current scholarship, and describes sources that contain unique scholarly contributions and quality reproductions.

Originality/value

The information may be used by librarians and interested parties as a quick reference to literature on library instruction and information literacy.

Details

Reference Services Review, vol. 41 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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Article
Publication date: 1 December 2003

Anna Marie Johnson

This article presents an annotated bibliography of literature recently on library instruction and information literacy in academic, school, public, special, and all types of…

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This article presents an annotated bibliography of literature recently on library instruction and information literacy in academic, school, public, special, and all types of libraries. Interest in the topic remains strong, with a growing number of pieces also including the importance of assessment. Other themes discussed in the articles include research, collaboration, the use of tutorials, tours, distance learning, active learning, problem‐based learning, and the role of accreditation bodies.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 31 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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Article
Publication date: 21 November 2008

Bob Glass

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the LILAC conference held in Liverpool, UK in March 2008.

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the LILAC conference held in Liverpool, UK in March 2008.

Design/methodology/approach

An outline of the issues, content, keynote speakers and delegates is provided.

Findings

This conference covered the themes of supporting researchers, diversity and social justice, practical approaches to information literacy, the Net generation, ethical information, staff development and information literacy and marketing information literacy.

Originality/value

A conference report of value to library and information professionals regarding various information literacy themes, with a link to web site information.

Details

New Library World, vol. 109 no. 11/12
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Article
Publication date: 20 November 2009

Bob Glass

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the LILAC Conference held in Cardiff, UK, in March 2009.

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the LILAC Conference held in Cardiff, UK, in March 2009.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides an outline of the issues, content, keynote speakers and delegates of the LILAC Conference.

Findings

This conference held a series of themed parallel sessions and covered the themes of inquiry based learning, emerging technologies, information literacy for life and supporting research. There was evidence of strong demand for pre‐conference events.

Originality/value

A conference report of value to library and information professionals regarding various information literacy themes.

Details

New Library World, vol. 110 no. 11/12
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Article
Publication date: 1 September 1999

Hannelore B. Rader

This article traces 30 years of library instruction innovation, including the creation of the first conference on Library Orientation at Eastern Michigan University in 1971 and…

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This article traces 30 years of library instruction innovation, including the creation of the first conference on Library Orientation at Eastern Michigan University in 1971 and the LOEX (Library Orientation Exchange) Clearinghouse, both of which continue to this day. Particular attention is paid to information literacy project activities in the national and international environments.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 27 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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Article
Publication date: 10 November 2014

Robert Detmering, Anna Marie Johnson, Claudene Sproles, Samantha McClellan and Rosalinda Hernandez Linares

– The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.

Design/methodology/approach

Introduces and annotates English-language periodical articles, monographs and other materials on library instruction and information literacy published in 2013.

Findings

Provides information about each source, discusses the characteristics of current scholarship and describes sources that contain unique scholarly contributions and quality reproductions.

Originality/value

The information may be used by librarians and interested parties as a quick reference to literature on library instruction and information literacy.

Details

Reference Services Review, vol. 42 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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