Delivering Interactive Information skills sessions in FE Ceri Powell, Deputy Library Manager 1

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What is Information Literacy in FE?  Library Orientation  Information Finding Skills  Digital scholarship  Internet searching and quality judgement 4

OLD FORMAT NEW FORMAT 5 INFORMATION FINDING SKILLS SESSIONS  Emphasis on demonstration  Emphasis on promoting the features of online resources  Very little opportunity for “hands on” Introduce active learning into sessions Introduce practical activities to gauge competency Demonstration to reinforce learning Build on what learners already know

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAURATE 9

SESSION TAKE UP: Over 1,000 learners USAGE % E-BOOKS CATALOGUE 368%

“Made it seem easy” (FdSC Healthcare Practice) 11 FEEDBACK... “Hands on approach, gives a fuller understanding” (Access Health) Enjoyed the lot! (Access Science) More confidence in researching” (Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling) “Accessible session – exercises were a good way to learn about the resources” (Access Business)

WHAT NEXT? Develop a menu of sessions Offer drop-in sessions Target areas with low take up Carry out a skills audit Embed in the classroom Investigate IL games 12

Thank you & Any questions 13 Ceri Powell, Deputy Library Manager, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai