1. The Cephalonian Method
Introducing…..
The Cephalonian Method
USTLG, Aston University, March 9th 2004
Nigel Morgan Information Services, Cardiff University

2. Why bother revamping our induction?
Traditional methods needed revitalising
To get information across more effectively
Need to grab students attention
To inspire ourselves!
inject some spontaneity
Information Literacy policy

3. What qualities did we want our induction to have?
An interactive format
illusion of being “student driven”
Interesting, lively, informative, entertaining
- attention grabbing!
Enjoyable to deliver
Careful use of humour
A sense of theatricality and unpredictability

4. Where did we get our inspiration?

5.     Structure of session Basic introductory information
Finding reading list items
Services and facilities
Miscellaneous    

7. My Mum’s e-mailed me a photo of Miguel, my pet iguana
My Mum’s ed me a photo of Miguel, my pet iguana. Where can I print it out?
2 PC rooms (24 hour access)
Microsoft applications
Subject databases
Internet & access
Network printing accounts
Laser printing (b&w) - 6p per A4 sheet
Strict list of priorities for using these PCs. Notices in Biomed and in PC1. has the lowest priority. Use of databases and word processing / spreadsheet for course / project work have the highest priority.
You will asked to give up a pc if you are ing and other need to work.
Networked printing from any PC
Charge you account up - machines for this in Main College and Bute.

8. What if I don’t renew or bring the stuff back on time?
2 week loan - 20p / day
1 week loan - £1 / day
One day items - £1 / day
If I don’t bring my loans back on time or bother to renew them will you be sending round the ‘heavy mob’?
You will be asked to pay a fine, & you won’t be able to use your account until you’ve paid it.
(Hold up examples of each loan period & stress fines)

9. What really irritates us?
Eating & drinking
Excessive noise
Personal stereos
Loud talkers
Theft
Mobile phones !
Mobile phones !!
Mobile phones !!!
Library staff have a responsibility to ensure that everyone has the chance to work in a quiet and pleasant environment. eg no litter, pools of coffee or coke, no noise talking / etc
Stop you eating & drinking, using phones & stereos. No talking in the journals area or the reading room. Staff & researchers - show them & your colleagues some consideration.
Valuables, take them with you.
Fire alarm is a loud siren / klaxon. if you hear this, please leave by the nearest exit and assemble on the grass outside main college.

10. What are the advantages of the Cephalonian method?
A good icebreaker
Works well with large groups
Encourages interaction and discussion within small groups
Allows the presenter to be creative!
no two sessions are ever the same
Achieved our objectives

11. Feedback & Evaluation Student Comments:
“Really good idea, made it more fun to watch presentation”
“Very well presented..loved it….Bravo!”
“It was immense!!”
“It was a bit weird”
“More about Miguel please…I feel I know that iguana”

12. “Did you think that this session provided an effective introduction to the library?”
Yes 97%
No 0%
Don’t Know 3%

13. “Do you think it will be beneficial to attend the next info skills session?”
Yes 79%
No %
Don’t Know 13%
No Response %

14. The Cephalonian Method
Introducing…..
The Cephalonian Method
USTLG, Aston University, March 9th 2004
Nigel Morgan Information Services, Cardiff University