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 Library and Information Show 2008: Information Literacy is Key [ABSTRACT]
Friday, 30th May 2008
By
Adrian Janes
Abstract:
This year’s Library and Information (LIS) in Birmingham show put a spotlight on user empowerment, with vendors introducing features and functions that engage users and enhance access. In his report from the show, Adrian Janes also describes how information literacy has become a critical issue for information professionals.
Article:
This year’s Library and Information (LIS) in Birmingham show put a spotlight on user empowerment, with vendors introducing features and functions that engage users and enhance access. In his report from the show, Adrian Janes also describes how information literacy has become a critical issue for information professionals.
What's Inside:
Information professionals need to take on similar roles, while also promoting information literacy. In the Bedfordshire example, some rooms are designated as ‘caves’ where librarians involve themselves with students’ projects in a practical way, demonstrating databases and advising how to assess the types of information found in searches.
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By Adrian Janes
Having begun his career in academic libraries, Adrian Janes is currently an Information Services Librarian with the London Borough of Havering.
In this role, he has particular responsibility for information from both the UK Government and the European Union. He wrote a detailed report on sources for the latter which was published by Free Pint Ltd. in 2007. He is also involved in training and publicising online reference resources and is a regular contributor to DocuTicker.
Adrian can be reached at adrian.janes@freepint.com
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