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 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).
Snapshots of the activities, statistics and highlights for ILP activities:
| Information Support Services 2007 pdf 67kb | |||
| The ILP in 2006 pdf 184kb | |||
| The ILP in 2005 pdf 178kb | The ILP in 2003 | The ILP in 2001 | |
| The ILP in 2004 pdf 198kb | The ILP in 2002 | The ILP in 2000 | |
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.
The Information Literacy Program runs a number of training and presentation activities, including;
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
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.