> Are you trying to cope with 100s of student induction sessions?
> Looking for inspiration in designing training courses?
> Here are some recommended resources from ALISS
> ALISS Recommends: Useful Resources for Training and Student
> Inductions. <http://www.alissnet.org.uk/Display.aspx?id=10737418253>  
> http://www.alissnet.org.uk/Display.aspx?id=10737418253
> 
> Recommended Information/ literacy skills tutorials
>  University of Sydney, Australia
> <http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/skills/  >  
> http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/skills/
> This has an excellent iResearch tool page
> <http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/elearning/index.html  >
> http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/elearning/index.html which contains fun
> interactive modules with quizzes and activities that can be played by
> students online. Alternatively print off the modules. These give the
> learning objectives plus the information. There is some emphasis upon
> locating g specifically Australian information. However, there are
> some good general topics which include: scholarly versus non-scholarly
> resources, avoiding plagiarism and an entertaining find that cheese
> game which teaches students to find items on their reading list! 
> University of Newcastle, Australia
> <http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Divisions/Academic/Library/info
> rmation-skills/infoskills/index.html  >  
> The InfoSkills information literacy and academic integrity tutorial
> has 5 modules. 
> http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Divisions/Academic/Library/infor
> mation-skills/infoskills/index.html
> 1.	Planning for research (List strategies for getting started ) 
> 2.	Finding Information (Use Library catalogues to find resources,
> select Library databases to find journal articles, Identify effective
> search techniques, describe the characteristics of Internet search
> engines) 
> 3.	Evaluating Information 
> 4.	Writing and Plagiarism (Identify strategies for good academic
> practice in writing, e.g. note taking, acknowledging sources,
> techniques for managing and compiling reference lists and
> bibliographies.) 
> 5.	Using information ethically (Use information appropriately
> without breaching copyright, censorship and freedom of speech issues,
> use of inclusive language ) 
> University of Leicester  <http://www2.le.ac.uk/library/help/tutorials>
> 
> http://www2.le.ac.uk/library/help/tutorials
> The library has a series of useful teach yourself tutorials which use
> captivate technology.There is a 5 minute presentation on starting
> research going beyond the reading list which seems especially useful. 
> University of Leeds <http://skills.library.leeds.ac.uk/>  
> http://skills.library.leeds.ac.uk/
> Useful division of the site into sections for new students, students,
> researchers, and lecturers. In the new students section there are
> videos which give the experiences of actual students. The researcher's
> section targets needs effectively. It includes sections on managing
> information, keeping up to date and disseminating information. There
> are useful links and workbooks which can be printed out. 
> Open University 
> HYPERLINKInformation Skills for Researchers
> http://www.open.ac.uk/infoskills-researchers/information-introduction.
> htm
> <http://www.open.ac.uk/infoskills-researchers/information-introduction
> .htm  >  
> To support OU postgraduate students. Includes sections with advice on
> literature searching, writing and referencing. 
> Library Research Skills Tutorial.
> <http://www.ulrls.lon.ac.uk/tutorial/>  
> http://www.ulrls.lon.ac.uk/tutorial/
> Provides training in the skills needed to conduct library-based
> research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. It has been
> developed for postgraduate researchers by the Senate House Library.
> Topics covered include: Planning Library Research, Using Libraries and
> Referencing and Bibliography. 
> Writing Resources.
> <http://www.rlf.org.uk/fellowshipscheme/writing/index.cfm >  
> http://www.rlf.org.uk/fellowshipscheme/writing/index.cfm
> A series of resources from the Royal Literary fund. They include Essay
> Writing: a Guide for Undergraduates a comprehensive guide to essay
> writing, written for students by Dr David Kennedy. Topics covered
> include understanding the question, literature searching and drafting
> essays. Mission Possible: the Study Skills Pack is a range of study
> skills materials developed for students, tutors and teachers by Mario
> Petrucci. Includes basic study skills techniques, presentation skills,
> writing skills. Writing Dissertations: a Guide for Graduates gives
> support and guidance on the process of writing a dissertation or
> thesis. It was developed by Andrew Ward and Peter Wood. Covers
> literature reviews, revising editing. Also section on for students
> where English is a second Language. 
> Companion for Undergraduate Dissertations: Sociology, Anthropology,
> Politics, Social Policy, Social Work and Criminology
> <http://www.socscidiss.bham.ac.uk/>  
> http://www.socscidiss.bham.ac.uk/
> This site provides free access to a survival guide published by the
> Higher Education Academy's Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and
> Politics, the Centre for Social Work and Policy and Sheffield Hallam
> University. It provides useful tips on literature searching skills and
> preparing a dissertation at undergraduate level. It also includes
> chapters for lecturers on supporting students and plagiarism. These
> include case studies of good practice. There is also a glossary of
> terms and bibliography of further reading. 
> Copyright Toolkit  <http://copyrighttoolkit.com/ > 
> http://copyrighttoolkit.com/
> Developed by Eduserve it provides practical, pragmatic advice, within
> an understanding of the legal framework, on how to license copyright
> works, who to approach, how best to approach them and how to negotiate
> the best deal. Includes online exercise which teach the legal
> background to copyright and the structure of the Rights clearance
> process. 
> Information Literacy Resources
> Use these to keep up to date with what other librarians are doing! 
> Information Literacy Website  <http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk> 
> http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/
> Maintained by information professionals from key UK organisations
> including CILIP and SCONUL. Aims to support practitioners by offering
> free access to news, book reviews and case studies of best practice. 
> Journal of Information Literacy
> <http://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/JIL/index > 
> http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/
> Open access scholarly journal covering the philosophy, technology and
> practice of information literacy. Excellent starting point for
> locating up to date materials. 
> Handbook for Information Literacy Teaching
> <http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/educationandtraining/infolit/hilt/ > 
> http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/educationandtraining/infolit/hilt/
> Excellent free resource developed by group of subject librarians at
> Cardiff University to support their colleagues in Information Services
> as they developed their information literacy teaching. Chapters
> include planning lessons, developing teaching aids, evaluating and
> improving teacher skills. Of great value for those developing their
> own courses. 
> Information Literacy resource bank <https://ilrb.cf.ac.uk/  >  
> https://ilrb.cf.ac.uk/
> Originally developed for staff at the University of Cardiff it
> includes some interesting examples of 'bite sized' tutorials on
> research, internet searching skills. There are also examples of
> flowcharts and online quizzes. 
> LOEX: Clearing House for Library Instruction
> <http://www.emich.edu/public/loex/loex.html   > 
> http://www.emich.edu/public/loex/loex.html
> International membership organisation which supports training and
> information literacy in libraries. Website has an excellent archive of
> conference papers, plus a free directory of links to online tutorials,
> case studies, and other recommended teaching and learning materials
> for library staff. 
> LIS-Info-Literacy.
> <http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=lis-infoliteracy > 
> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=lis-infoliteracy
> Excellent JISC email discussion list useful for keeping up to date
> with the latest events, research and publications in the field. You
> can view recent postings and archived messages from the website or
> sign up to join. 
> 
> Heather Dawson
> ALISS Secretary
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