Transforming reference work into teaching: From a librarian to an information literacy-oriented university professor

Machin-Mastromatteo, Juan-D. . Transforming reference work into teaching: From a librarian to an information literacy-oriented university professor., 2021 In: Future directions in digital information: Predictions, practice, participation. Elsevier, pp. 235-264. [Book chapter]

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This chapter explores the dynamics involved when individuals move from reference librarian positions to full time teaching roles, particularly around the continuing practice and development of information literacy (IL) activities and initiatives with special reference to the library and postgraduate courses relating to two humanities and education programmes. Both perspectives involve developing IL-related skills such as using digital databases, indexes and documents, scientific journals, scientific writing, a publication manual and a reference manager. The discussion of each perspective includes the design of instruments for measuring the success of IL-initiatives (particularly for assessing learning and user satisfaction), as well as the results obtained from the implemented instruments, lessons learned and reflections upon the practice of IL using a self-study action research approach.

Item type: Book chapter
Keywords: information literacy, digital literacy, scientific writing, librarians, career change, teaching, action research, training of young researchers
Subjects: C. Users, literacy and reading.
H. Information sources, supports, channels.
I. Information treatment for information services > IJ. Reference work.
L. Information technology and library technology
Depositing user: Dr. Juan-D. Machin-Mastromatteo
Date deposited: 22 Jun 2025 08:47
Last modified: 22 Jun 2025 08:47
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46300

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