Article
The real world: Developing information age issues forums
Reference Services Review
(2006)
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to describe the development of a series of forums on issues of the information age, created to address ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standard Five.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a case study, including citations to relevant literature.
Findings – The paper provides a technique for addressing ACRL Information Literacy Standard Five, examples of topics, discussion of logistics, and value to students.
Originality/value – The ideas and methods presented in the paper may be used by other librarians to arrange forums at their own institutions. A checklist to assist in preparation is also included.
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Publication Date
2006
Citation Information
Mary C MacDonald, Amanda Izenstark, Brian T Gallagher, Jim Kinnie, et al.. "The real world: Developing information age issues forums" Reference Services Review Vol. 34 Iss. 4 (2006) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amanda/21/