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Thanks Steph. I think the parts you have highlighted are the parts that are most important to me too. The idea that people stop learning at a particular point scares me!
Apart from seeing the broader applications for IL, I have been thinking about IL in relation to art making. When it comes to my practice I am at a point where I feel confident about being people-literate, body-literate and art-literate, so it’s okay to just enjoy the process and not focus on the outcomes so much. It means I am excited by the unexpected rather than fearing it (or attempting to control it) as I might have done in the past. 🙂Thanks for your post, Ruth! SO much of what you are discussing here and things that I think about, especially when I am searching online. The knowledge that there are algorithms altering what I view compels me to searching harder and deeper for what I want. I go out of my way to find different perspectives. The book recommendations on sites like Amazon perplex me because often it’s just more of the same. The same could be said for the advertisements on Facebook, which (usually) only show me content related to what I already look for. While it is nice and comfortable to only look at stuff that is relevant to me and my personal values, I also think it’s really important to be confronted with alternative content in order to know what else is available, and who else is out there and what they are talking about. Maybe there could be some kind of “Wildcard” algorithm that sporadically throws randomised content into Facebook news feeds, online advertising etc.
I often think about Facebook like being in a car. If you’re in a car you’re less likely to encounter unpredictable and un-asked-for situations. But, if you’re on a bus, or walking, or cycling, you’re more open and exposed to unmediated information coming in… I think about that a lot.
Back to reader’s advisory… I think it is essential to continually develop folksonomies in libraries and online in order to promote content that would otherwise be marginalised.
Hi Samantha,
Thanks for writing about your Twitter Chat Champion experience! Mine isn’t scheduled for a few weeks yet, but I am starting to feel a little anxious about it. I have only user Twitter for this unit so it is a new way of communicating. The Tweets are very fast! Sometimes my brain can’t formulate answers quickly enough. I think this might come with practice!
I think the thing I like most about the Twitter Chats is how it is a casual discussion, participants are well informed and everyone offers their personal opinions. It is a nice way of getting an idea of the diversity of approaches to one particular topic.
Hi Hanan, I am glad you were able to find relevant information in the end!
Your review highlights the importance of specialised subject librarians. In any field of expertise, there is so much to know that not every person can know everything. Last semester in Information Retrieval we learned how databases can vary from one another. And different topics often use key terms that are specific to the subject area. Despite having to wait some time to access her services, it is great that a librarian was available to you to offer you the help that you needed.
Thank you for your trends reflection on information literacy an academic libraries, Bronwyn. It’s so important to understand historical contexts in order to get a better idea of why people think what they do today. I have encountered many a person who thinks being a librarian is about contacting books and shooshing people. I correct them, of course!
I am constantly amazed by the way libraries continue to adapt and reshape alongside technology. The role of reference librarians in particular interests me because I think they are the guide between the information and the information seeker. As you explained, there is so much about what they do that Google can’t. I think part of the reason old fashioned perceptions of librarians and libraries exist is because people may not be aware how much information actually exists. It makes sense that as there is a growing amount of information available, it is very important to have information experts around to search it. Anyone can find information, but not everyone can find the best, most accurate and most helpful information.
You mentioned that there is some contention about who should be responsible for teaching Information Literacy. Do you have an opinion on whether it should be taught or embedded in the content, or something else?
Okay, thank you! My step-dad accidentally sawed off his finger on Friday which has resulted in a lot of extra family time this weekend. He is okay and so far it seems like the operation to reattach it was successful. 🙂 I’m glad for the free pass.
Nice work, Katherine! Reading what you wrote made me realise I did not understand the assigned task. I thought we had to go it alone from outside the university!
I really like the idea of welcome programs customised to different demographics of students. I think students would be more likely to attend events if they know the experience is customised to their needs. It also develops a relationship between the student and the library right from the start.
In the case of the library described by Belinda, I think there would be a lot of aspects of the library that need to change in order for the program you have described to have a flow-on effect. For example, ensuring that all staff are educated about and on board with assisting mature aged students effectively. It would be disappointing to attend a helpful information session only to be let down when seeking assistance on a future visit.
Thanks Katherine. 🙂
Bec, I have been thinking about wings Vs superman style. I think I would go with superman style because there are no bulky wings to hide. Although, wings are so beautiful! It’s a tough one.
