2008 IATUL Proceedings Copyright (c) 2013 Purdue University All rights reserved. http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers Recent Events in 2008 IATUL Proceedings en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 20:04:10 PDT 3600 Image Driven Search Engines http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/34 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/34 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Jamshid Sadeghiani et al. A Captologic Approach To the Challenges of Digital Discover http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/33 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/33 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Shahed Rashidi et al. Opening the Pandora's Box of Digitized Collections http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/32 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/32 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Silas Marques De Oliveira Giving Research Global Reach: ResearchSpace@ Auckland http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/31 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/31 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Vanessa Newton-Wade et al. UQUAL: Addressing the Need for a Universal Quality Model for Technical Academic Libraries having a Digital/Physical Manifestation http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/30 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/30 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Maryam Nakhoda et al. Getting in their Space: Information Literacy Training fpr Off-Campus Students http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/29 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/29 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Brenda Johnson et al. Self-discovery through digital portfolios: a holistic approach to developing new library and information professionals http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/28 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/28 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Library educators face ever-increasing challenges in terms of delivering a curriculum that will adequately prepare students for the dynamic digital environment they will be working in. Graduates require a balance of discipline specific knowledge and personal attributes that will enable them to transition smoothly into employment and plan their future careers. At Queensland University of Technology (QUT) the postgraduate library and information management program has introduced a whole-of-course approach to professional practice studies, using an ePortfolio to support the students on their learning journey.

The subject ITN280 Professional Practice has been developed as an overarching unit in the Master of Information Management course spanning the three semesters of study. The innovative study program seeks to establish meaningful links between the various coursework subjects and to introduce students to contemporary professional practice in information agencies. The learning activities focus on the students’ own personal and professional development, enabling them to participate in industry seminars, fieldtrips, work placements and career mentoring. The development of skills in critical reflective practice underpins the process of building an ePortfolio to document the students’ insights into and their experiences in the information profession.

While the ePortfolio processes and tools for organisation and communication directly support the learning outcomes of students in a broad spectrum of skills, the students clearly benefit from the confidence they gain by working in a digital environment. The scaffolded development of technical skills, professional knowledge and self-understanding represents a holistic approach to academic learning and career planning. The paper presents a case study prepared as part of the Australian ePortfolio Project, a multi-university research study funded by the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, led by QUT.

]]> Gillian Hallam Discovering the library: finding the hidden barriers to success using the catalog http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/27 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/27 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Over the past two years, the Catalog Committee at the University of Texas at Dallas used a verbal protocol analysis to research how students use the catalog system to find known items, to locate materials on a subject, and to evaluate the design and appearance of the interface. The research is attempting to evaluate the thought process and effectiveness of how students use the catalog system. The Library is conducting its third session to evaluate the changes made in the discovery process. During these sessions, the Library will incorporate a means to collect both the audio portion of the person’s oral thought processes and a capture of the links tried in answering a question. The testing covers a range of levels of undergraduate students many who have received basic library instruction.

]]> Ellen Safley HUMINT or WEBINT? Concept study on possible routes for improving knowledge discovery within organizations http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/26 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/26 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT The history of science is replete with instances of constant sociological and economic challenges posed by technical breakthroughs. On the other hand one could equally argue that it had been the sociological factors fomenting such breakthroughs. Both interpretations lead to the same effect, the increased complexity of the information sphere confronting us everyday. A number of researchers such as Shannon have argued an entropic effect for information. Some psychologist have suggested that our history from the standpoint of information dexterity could be interpreted by the degree of interaction of individual intelligence with collective intelligence as represented by institutions –such as universities- or constructs – such as web. Social Network Tools could be seen as just another challenge in dealing with complexity of our information sphere. The primary question is whether there is a criticality of information mass that leads to discovery and whether it is still a process driven by individuals or communities? Human Intelligence (HUMINT) approach would mean designing modalities for information worker to serve as an agent for such discovery. The Web Intelligence (WEBINT) approach would mean designing modalities for communities in which a complex system is constructed to ensure an expected, and therefore, quantifiable level of discovery. Borrowing heavily from the concept of Multiple Intelligences, the paper indicates that perhaps new pedagogical models need to be defined to address the issue as well as mixed approach to information handling to facilitate such discovery within organizations, especially the technical universities.

]]> Nader Naghshineh Digital library initiatives in India: a proposal for open distance learning http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/25 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2008/papers/25 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT Information and communication technologies have brought significant changes in all-round development of the society through transmission of information. Information is the fulcrum for power and wealth and very crucial for economic and social development of the society. In India, a number of digital library initiatives and digitization programmes have been initiated across the country. Most of the digital library initiatives are government funded. The Ministry of Communications and Information technology has also established the Digital Library of India. This paper discusses various problems, challenges and issues involved in design and development of digital libraries in India.

The paper highlights the role of Distance Education Council (DEC) as an Apex body in co-ordinating Distance Education, Research and technology transfer in India. One of the greatest strength of Open Distance Learning (ODL) is its ability to harness the latest communication technologies to reach the unreached and to reduce inequalities and respond to socio, cultural and economic contexts of the learners and promote excellence. It's approach and framework stand on three pillars – relevance, equality and excellence. This paper proposes a Digital Library System for Open Universities in India.

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