Dear Albert

 It must have been more than 20 years ago that you taught me about information literacy at the University in Amsterdam.

A few months ago I stopped working as a school librarian ("mediathecaris" in Dutch) in Amsterdam, but I still consider myself a "mediathecaris" sin literacyce I keep bloggen  about information literacy.

I recently wrote a book review on "Mind over Media" by Renee Hobbs, and I hope you like it.

I'll keep reading books on Information literacy and on how the world changes under the influence of media and technology because I love being a "mediathecaris"

I wish you all the best,

Roeland

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Van: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> namens Albert Boekhorst <[log in to unmask]>
Verzonden: vrijdag 18 december 2020 09:06
Aan: Ruth Stubbings <[log in to unmask]>
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Onderwerp: Re: [InfoLit-L] Exciting opportunity at the Journal of Information Literacy: Managing Editor

 

Dear Ruth,

Although I'm still active in the 'Information Literacy'/'MIL' and 'School Libraries' World, I think that at my age (77) I will not qualify for the job. But I'm responding to urge other persons to do so. 

Realizing an information need, retrieving, evaluating, and using the information in an efficient, effective, and ethical way is not an innate quality. It has to be learned. This learning is not restricted to a ‘one-time-moment’, but is a continuous process that develops during our lifetime, depending on the context, social and technological developments. Governments play an important role in this process as they determine the final objectives of education and facilitate infrastructure to achieve these aims. And in this process school libraries have an essential role as they are both a gateway to information as a place to learn how to do this.

I hope a lot of people will react to the request and will be 'overwhelmed' with contributions from people in the field with reports about theirexperiences and ideas. Which subsequently will be published in the Journal

Love,

Albert 

Met vriendelijke groet / With kind regards / Atenciosamente
 
Prof.dr. Albert K. Boekhorst

IASL, Vice President (Association Relations)

IFLA School Libraries Section, Information Coordinator

ENSIL, Coordinator

Research Associate, Dept. Information Science, University of Pretoria (South Africa)
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www.albertkb.nl

Op do 17 dec. 2020 om 19:59 schreef Ruth Stubbings <[log in to unmask]>:

The Journal of Information Literacy (JIL), is looking to appoint a new Managing Editor, as Michelle O'Connell is stepping down from the role after three successful years in post.

The Managing Editor works closely with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure the continuing success of the journal by leading on the administration of the peer review process, co-ordinating publication schedules, and managing the operations of the editorial team.

We are seeking someone who has an awareness of current information literacy issues, is reliable, self-motivated and able to commit time to the journal throughout the year. The role is voluntary but very rewarding, working with a friendly, enthusiastic team and with opportunities to speak, if you wish, at workshops and conferences.

The role description is attached.  If you would like to be considered for this role, which is unpaid, please send a brief personal statement (no more than 500 words) indicating your ability to undertake the activities listed in the job description. Please send this personal statement, together with a CV, to [log in to unmask]. The deadline for applications is Monday 18 January 2021.

Feel free to get in touch with myself ([log in to unmask]) as the Interim Managing Editor, or Dr Alison Hicks ([log in to unmask]) the Editor-in-Chief, if you have any questions about the role.

The Journal of Information Literacy (JIL) is the peer-reviewed open access journal published by the CILIP Information Literacy Group,

Kind regards,

Ruth

Ruth Stubbings

Head of Library Services, Library and Learning Services

 

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