About the ANU Information Literacy Program
What is Information Literacy?
With the rapid development of information and communication technologies, the
scope and diversity of information used in the learning process has become enormous.
Developing the skills, knowledge and fluency to effectively utilise this information
is a major challenge for all students. This group of learning outcomes is currently
referred to as "information literacy". The Australian Information
Literacy Standards are endorsed by the Council of Australian University Librarians
Information Literacy
Standards (CAUL)
In 2004 Australian
and New Zealand Information Literacy Framework: principles, standards and practice
[Second edition] was released. This documents is a cornerstone document for
the ILP. The Australian Information Literacy StandardsIn order to encourage
the development of information literacy, the ANU has established a campus-wide
Information Literacy Program (ILP) for students and staff. The training units
detailed on this website are part of this Program and are developed and delivered
by professional educators attuned to the information needs of students.
The Information Literacy Program at the ANU
Background
The ILP is a Program within the Division
of Information. The contact details of staff associated with the Program
are available through the Contacts
button. The ILP at the ANU was established as a result of recommendations
made in the Information
Policy Working Party Report (2000). A working party established by the Pro
Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development and Information Systems) developed a framework
for the Program, which was accepted by the University - Achieving
Information Literacy (2001).
Reports and statistics
Snapshots of the activities, statistics and highlights for ILP activities:
Feedback
Feedback is constantly gathered from formal and informal evaluations. The ILP
uses a standard evaluation form across its activities. This form is available
online
or on paper (distributed at the session), depending on the activity. The ILP
analyses the feedback provided to modify and add programs.
Core activities
The Information Literacy Program runs a number of training and presentation
activities, including;
- Generic information & IT skills training for academic and generalstaff
and all students, with a specialised program for graduate students
- Working with academic staff to support learning outcomes for undergraduate
and postgraduate courses
- Tailored and one-off activitites as required. In-curriculum sessions are
developed in consultation with course convenors
- Tutors Induction
Programs
- Online
interactive tutorials, guides and helpsheets
Special projects
Each year the ILP conducts a number of special projects in order to focus on
new directions or build expertise in developing educational technologies. Year
by year account of special projects here
Information & IT Literacy - A Guide for Supervisors &
Selection Committee Members
A
Guide for Supervisors & Selection Committee Members
This Guide has been developed to support supervisors and selection committee
members who are recruiting or working with new staff. It will assist you in
preparing role statements, selection criteria and interview questions to
enable you to prepare to recruit staff with information and IT literacy skills.
It will also assist in inducting new staff to our information rich environment
at the ANU.
