Engaging the Google generation

Information Literacy isn’t just about finding information; it is a true catalyst for educational change. It enables independent lifelong learning. A conference held at Staffordshire University on Wednesday 17 May 2006 considered how we can engage the Google generation and move towards the information literate University.

We are pleased to report that the event was a great success with 127 delegates from across the UK and as far afield as Saudi Arabia. Here is a selection from the very positive feedback we received.

"Well worth the travel, lots of food for thought. Has given me ideas to take back to my colleagues."

"Lots of variety[...]interesting to hear what others are doing and share problems and concerns."

"Enjoyable and thought-provoking."

"I really enjoyed the activity session. Good for questions and reflection on our own situations. I look forward to seeing the results and conclusions."

"Very well organised."

"Easily accessible venue."

About the Conference

Themes covered at the conference were:

• strategic approaches to information literacy
• the information literate University
• engaging the Google generation
• training the trainers
• new ideas in information literacy teaching and learning
• developing partnerships in information literacy

Photographs of the conference

Staffordshire University Vice Chancellor, Professor Christine King DL, welcomes delegates to the event

More photos from the Conference.

Speakers

A number of well known experts in the field of information literacy spoke at the event.

• Susie Andretta
  Senior Lecturer in Information Management, London Metropolitan University.
• Moira Bent
  Faculty Liaison Librarian, University of Newcastle and National Learning and Teaching Fellow.
• Debbi Boden
  Faculty Team Leader at Imperial College London.
• Sheila Corrall
  Professor of Librarianship & Information Management at the University of Sheffield.
• Peter Godwin
  Academic Services Manager, in Learning & Information Services at London South Bank University.
• Mark Hepworth
  Lecturer in the Department of Information Science at Loughborough University.
• Sheila Webber
  Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Studies at the University of Sheffield.

Forthcoming events

When: Wednesday 19th July 2006, 1:30 - 4:00p.m.

Where: Stoke on Trent venue

What: Evans Wema will talk about his experience of delivering information literacy training to librarians in Tanzania. In addition a colleague from Staffordshire University Learning Support will be talking about an aspect of information literacy provision within the institution.
Further details to follow.

More information

For further information on forthcoming events please contact our Administration team:

Administration team
D109 Cadman Building, Information Services
Stoke Campus, Staffordshire University
Tel: 01782 294443 / 295974
Email: infolitconf@staffs.ac.uk