This generated 7 relevant replies which can be summarised as follows:
Three libraries follow a centralised model where induction is shared with
other central services departments. These are usually computing, academic
registry and student services
Three libraries follow a more decentralised model where induction is
provided in conjunction with a school, department or faculty. In this case
the library usually has a slot provided by the school, department or
Faculty as part of their induction/orientation programmes. Naturally these
vary greatly in detail.
Additionally one university with many sites and associate colleges uses a
10 minute video, copies of which are sent to all course leaders to be
shown when appropriate. Formal induction has been abandoned as no longer
viable.
I was interested to find other examples of a centralised model as I had
thought they were rare.
John Crawford
Library Research Officer
Glasgow Caledonian University
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