The EduLib Project

Workshop Programme 1999

Librarians and information services staff have been involved in supporting users in 
seeking and using information since the earliest days of user education.  
This tradition has been developed and strengthened as the range and complexity of 
delivery systems for information has diversified.  Thus there has perhaps never been 
a greater demand upon the librarian and information specialist to work in 
educational partnerships to improve performance in teaching, learning and research 
through effective information navigation and management.

Over 240 library and information staff from over two thirds of UK higher education 
institutions have already participated in EduLib educational workshop programmes 
designed to enhance their educational skills and practice.

EduLib is committed to extending this development among information services and 
library staff who are keen to establish their user support and training roles on a 
sound educational basis. Following on from the successful workshop programmes of the 
two previous years, the EduLib Project is delighted to announce its Workshop 
Programme for 1999.  


PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE FINAL EDULIB WORKSHOP 
PROGRAMME AND IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ORGANISE ANY 
FURTHER WORKSHOPS AFTER THIS ACADEMIC YEAR.

This programme has been devised using feedback received from the recent Regional 
Launch Events held during November and December 1998.  The programme is made up of 
one-off workshops, which may be attended as 'stand alone' events or in any 
combination of the four topics.  The workshops delivered will be based on the 
materials included in the recent publication:



Teaching for Learning in Libraries and Information Services: a series of
 educational development workshops


Edited by David McNamara and Jane Core


 

1999 Workshop programme contents

The regionally based workshops which will be held in Leeds, Birmingham and London 
will focus on the following areas:

· Planning a Teaching and Learning Event
· Teaching Methods
· Reviewing Learning and Assessment
· Teaching Observation

These are the topics most frequently mentioned by librarians as being most useful 
for them and they represent the more practical areas of the EduLib progamme.  
The following information gives intending applicants a broad outline of the 
workshop contents.

Planning a teaching and learning event
Whatever the nature of the teaching session, there are a number of principles which 
underpin effective educational planning.  These are described and opportunities are 
provided for participants to engage in practical planning exercises.  The model 
presented is based upon the recognition that the first stage in the planning process 
should be the specification of the learning outcomes which the tutor wishes to 
engender.  Planning then entails sequencing and structuring activities so as to 
promote the nominated learning outcomes and then to obtain feedback on the 
effectiveness of the process.

Teaching methods
Teaching takes place in a variety of contexts and there are alternative methods 
and techniques which the library tutor may deploy.  There is a focus upon those 
teaching methods which may enhance the quality of performance in both large lectures 
and presentations and smaller group sessions more characteristic of the tutorial 
or discussion group.

Reviewing learning and assessment
All too often librarians teach in circumstances where it is difficult for them to 
gain any feedback about (a) the effectiveness of their own teaching and (b) the 
quality of their students' learning.  This is, in part, because they often see 
students on only one or two occasions and because they do not usually assess 
students' work.  The workshop will introduce methods which librarians may use 
in order to gain feedback on the effectiveness of their own teaching, whether it 
be that of a single session or a fuller programme of sequenced and linked teaching 
sessions.  While it is appreciated that many librarians do not formally assess 
students, it is the case that some do.  Hence participants will also be introduced 
to some of the principles which inform those assessment practices which are directed 
at identifying students' learning and identifying problems.

Observing teaching 
Increasingly teaching in higher education institutions is being subject to both 
internal and external scrutiny and, of course, observation is one of the effective 
ways in which to provide feedback and advice which will lead to improvements in 
teaching.  It is important that the library community should be included in 
initiatives which develop the knowledge and expertise which will prepare librarians 
to open up their own teaching to independent scrutiny and also to observe teaching 
themselves.  The workshop aims to help librarians to plan, participate in and follow 
up observations of teaching, whether as observers or observed.  The session should 
provide information and materials which will enable librarians to conduct
observations in a supportive collegial manner where the aim is to enhance the 
quality of teaching.

It must be emphasised that it is the process of observation and its value in 
enhancing effectiveness in a peer supported environment that is the focus of the 
workshop.  This is quite distinct from the use of observation for appraisal of a 
member of staff or for informing other formal judgements made about performance.

Workshop dates and venues (1999)

Venue: Leeds - University of Leeds
Planning a Teaching and Learning Event, 16th February
Teaching Methods, 23rd February		
Reviewing Learning and Assessment, 13th April	
Observing Teaching, 20th April		

Venue: Birmingham - University of Aston			
Planning a Teaching and Learning Event, 17th February	
Teaching Methods, 24th February	
Reviewing Learning and Assessment, 14th April	
Observing Teaching, 19th April		

Venue: London - London School of Economics
Planning a Teaching and Learning Event, 2nd March	
Teaching Methods, 12th April	
Reviewing Learning and Assessment, 22nd April	
Observing Teaching, 29th April	

Workshops have also been arranged for Scotland in conjunction with the Scottish 
Academic Libraries Collaborative Training Group (SALCTG); for further details 
please contact the Project Office.


Target audience

These workshops are aimed at library and information services staff who have an 
interest in, or are actively engaged in, user / learner support and training and 
who wish to enhance their educational expertise.  Previous participants have been 
drawn from information technology, library and user support functions.  

Benefits of participating in an EduLib workshop(s)

A number of benefits may be expected for individuals and their institutions 
participating in EduLib courses.

Individuals participating may expect to:

· Develop their educational skills, knowledge and practice
· Formalise existing knowledge and practice
· Develop new practice
· Increase competence
· Develop as educational staff developers themselves using the EduLib materials
· Enhance credibility and confidence in a teaching and learning role

Institutions supporting staff who participate in an EduLib workshop will:

· Have a member of their library team who has developed educational knowledge and 
expertise which they may be able to share with colleagues
· Have acquired information and resources which can form the basis for local 
'in house' training
· Be better prepared to respond in an educationally informed manner to the 
increased demands from users for training in networked and other information sources


Time required

One full day should be set aside for attending each workshop.  As a general guide, 
it is envisaged that the workshop will begin around 10.30am and finish around 
3.30pm so as to allow for those with longer travel times.  There will be a short 
buffet lunch break and refreshments will be provided.
 
Format

There will be some regional variation but as a guide each workshop will in the main 
include short expositions, group work, discussion and active participation.  
Participants will be provided with resource materials and guidance for further 
reading and study.

In addition, participants may be asked to complete activities in preparation for 
some of the workshops, and in order to gain full benefit, carry our additional 
reading and study before or after attending.

Costs of participation

The following fees will apply to these workshops and registrations should be 
accompanied by a purchase order or cheque made payable to The University of Hull

Delegate Basis and Rate
Attendance only (one workshop)	£60.00 
Attendance only (two workshops)	£110.00
Attendance only (three workshops)£160.00
Attendance only (four workshops)£210.00
One copy of Teaching Materials
(to include with workshop attendance rate)	£30.00

Workshop participants may purchase a copy of the EduLib materials at the 
discounted price of £30.00 (usual price £42.00 plus £5.00 postage and packing).  
Please note that every higher education institution has been provided with a copy of the EduLib Teaching Materials.

Please enquire for attendance rates for non higher education organisations.

How to register

See our web site for an on-line registration form at 
http://www.hull.ac.uk./edulib/ 
OR 

contact the project office (see below for details) for an 
information pack

OR

Please complete the Registration Form below, and post for 
the attention of:

Victoria Eaton
Project Co-ordinator
The EduLib Office
The University of Hull
Hull
HU6 7RX

Telephone (01482) 466841
Fax (01482) 466840
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Please note that confirmation of bookings will be made one week before each event.  
Bookings will only be accepted upon receipt of a cheque / purchase order 
(or order number) with a completed registration form.  Places will be allocated on 
a first come, first served basis.


Cancellations may be received up to 7 days before your chosen Workshop takes place. 
Thereafter, EduLib reserves the right to invoice your 
institution in full for the cost of attendance.


Registration Form
Workshop Programme 1999

Name …………………………………………………………………………………...

Institution and address………………………………………………………………...
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…………………………………………………………………………………………...

Position held…………………………………………………………………………….

Phone:…………………	Fax:………………………...	email:…………………….

I wish to attend the following EduLib workshop(s) (please 
X where appropriate):

Workshop
Planning a Teaching and Learning Event			
			
Teaching Methods			
			
Reviewing Learning and Assessment			
			
Observing Teaching			
			
I would like to attend the indicated workshop(s) in (please 
circle)

Leeds   London   Birmingham

In addition, do you wish to purchase a copy of the EduLib Teaching Materials at 
£30.00 per copy?	Yes/No				
Yes / No

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Do you have any special dietary requirements?		
Yes / No

If Yes, please specify................................................................................................................

Will you require any further assistance at the Venue?	
Yes / No

If Yes, please specify................................................................................................................

Purchase order/cheque no.....................................................................................................

Invoice Address......................................................................................................................



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Victoria Eaton
Project Co-ordinator
The EduLib Project
The University of Hull
Hull
HU6 7RX

Tel +44 1482 466841
Fax +44 1482 466840
Email [log in to unmask]

EduLib is a JISC funded project under the eLib Programme

http://www.hull.ac.uk/edulib/

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