1. PDA IN APPLICATIONS OF ICT IN LIBRARIES Levels 7 & 8

2. TUTORS Andrew Eynon Ian Rennie Siona Murray Edwina Smart Email queries/problems during the week

3. ICEBREAKER Ask your partner : Their name Why they are doing this course Something not widely known about them

4. WEB SITES http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Diploma_ICTL http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Advanced_Diploma_ICTL

5. Level 7 Mandatory Units Locating Information on Behalf of Clients Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT

6. Level 7 Optional Units Choose one of the following Supporting Reader Development Digital Culture – Online Communication

7. Locating Information on Behalf of Clients Defining the precise nature of the enquiry with the client Creating a search strategy Evaluating the results

8. Locating Information on Behalf of Clients Assessment Four short searches One extended search All recorded in logbooks

9. Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development Use an automated library management system Use and evaluate online selection tools Use ICT in continuing library practice and professional development

10. Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development Assessment One Practical exercise on the use of automated Library Management Systems One case study on online selection tools One report on the use of ICT in continuing library practice and professional development, to join in professional discussions and to improve your own professional practice

11. Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT Show clients safe practice in using ICT for communication Describe ways in which ICT can support clients with special needs Describe legislation relating to the use of ICT for the management of information Describe Freedom of Information legislation

12. Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT Assessment One logbook record on email etc, chat, secure servers and scanning An account of how ICT can be used to support a client with special needs or language requirements Twenty questions on storage, manipulation and access of information

13. Supporting Reader Development Demonstrate an understanding of reader development. Explore online resources which promote reading to adult clients. Explore online resources which promote reading to younger clients. Explore online resources which promote reading to clients with special needs or with specific language requirements

14. Supporting Reader Development Assessment One case study on online resources promoting reading An essay on Reader Development An essay on Reader Development for clients with special needs or with specific language requirements

15. Digital Culture – Online Communication This unit focuses on using Web 2.0 applications for communication purposes Gives an overview of Digital Literacies and using information effectively Examines communication using social networking, collaboration, online publishing tools and virtual worlds

16. Digital Culture – Online Communication Assessment Candidate responses to topics proposed by tutors in an online forum A series of short group practical exercises

17. Level 8 Mandatory Units Digital Culture – Online Collaboration Reflective Practice

18. Level 8 Optional Units Carrying Out the Net Navigator Role OR Carrying Out the Educator Role

19. Carrying Out the Net Navigator Role Define the detail of a complex enquiry Describe search logic, search engines and search strategies Create a complex search strategy Evaluate websites Review effectiveness of search strategy Use ICT to set up current awareness and alerting services

20. Carrying Out the Net Navigator Role Assessment Forty questions Two complex information searches

21. Carrying Out the Educator Role Establish ICT training needs for individuals and groups Select delivery approach Design learning materials and programmes Utilise appropriate skills to support individuals and groups Evaluate and revise learning materials and programmes

22. Carrying Out the Educator Role Assessment Logbook on ICT training for groups and individuals An account of the selection of an appropriate delivery approach

23. Digital Culture – Online Collaboration Examines the creation, sociology and operation of Virtual Communities Explore how individuals can collaborate for a common purpose using Social Networking and online publishing tools

24. Digital Culture – Online Collaboration Assessment Evidence of candidates’ participation in online forum discussions initiated by themselves Group collaborative project

25. Reflective Practice Review the programme to identify key areas of learning Demonstrate the incorporation of key areas into ongoing professional practice Formulate an approach to continuing professional development in key areas

26. Reflective Practice Assessment Extended essay - a reflective report on the impact of ICT on candidates own professional practice 3000-5000 words

27. WHAT TO DO BEFORE EACH SESSION Read the relevant unit on the wikibooks pages and/or Moodle Maintain a reflective account of around 500 words for each of the Units. We will ask you to submit the account for Unit 1 before session 3 For each piece of work add your name and the Unit number to the footer

28. CONTACT DETAILS Andrew Eynon a.eynon@gllm.ac.uk 01492 542342 Ian Rennie i.rennie@gllm.ac.uk 01492 542349 Siona Murray siona.murray@gllm.ac.uk 01492 542342 Edwina Smart think.smart@virgin.net

29. Assessment & Appeals Each assessment will be marked soon after submission Grades are not final but must be confirmed by Course boards which are held periodically Provision can be made within the timeframe of the final submission date for the course to resubmit assignments assessed as Fail Any late assignment must be covered by an extenuating circumstances form Students may appeal against an award decision (see Appeals procedure document & course handbook)

30. MOODLE DOCUMENTS Appeals Procedure Course Handbook Course Overview Extenuating Circumstances form Referencing Reflective writing Submitting Assignments via Moodle How to access the course on the web Equality & Diversity policy Disability Statement Enquiry Techniques Introduction presentation notes –Course outline –Web addresses Learning Outcomes for each unit How to access Moodle