I'm not sure it's got everything to do with areas of responsibility - it'=
s
also to do with areas of expertise and the Library has much expertise in
this area. While many academic departments have their favourite style ma=
ny
others simply allow anything that is approximately consistent and some of
the basic (to us) principles are ignored. It is also useful for students=
to
be able to read references and citations; many are totally confused by wh=
at
appears to them to be gibberish at the bottom of the page or the end of
chapters. I suspect many academics would be glad of your help in this ar=
ea
as long as there is no conflict over style.
Liz
----- Original Message -----
From: Jenny Booker <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 12:30 AM
Subject: Referencing
> We are currently in the process of developing an information literacy
> course. An issue that has arisen, that has caused much discussion among=
st
> my colleagues:
>
> "Is it the Library's role to teach the students referencing skills?"
>
> At the moment we are divided on this, some arguing that it is related t=
o
> information seeking and researching therefore our responsibility. Other=
s
> state that it is the academic's responibility to teach the students abo=
ut
> plagiarism, referencing, etc...
>
> I would welcome other's opinions on this, and especially to know if oth=
er
> academic libraries are teaching referencing skills.
>
> Jenny
>
> Jenny Booker Tel : 02-4349 4478
> Client Services Librarian Fax : 02-4348 4215
> University of Newcastle
> Central Coast Campus
> Chittaway Road
> Ourimbah
> NSW, 2258, AUSTRALIA
>
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