Scientific Literacy Education Outside the Classroom: A Study in Acquisition of Knowledge and Skills About Science in Public Libraries in Croatia

2019 ◽  
pp. 522-531
Author(s):  
Radovan Vrana
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Knowledge And Skills

Advocacy of the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordanian academic libraries

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110383
Author(s):  
Faten Hamad ◽  
Maha Al-Fadel
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
The Public ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Study Support

In view of the increased importance of the Sustainable Development Goals and the limited number of public libraries in Jordan, it is important to investigate the role and practices of academic libraries in promoting knowledge and skills to support the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan. It is also important to explore the challenges that might hinder the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals. The results of this study support the fact that academic libraries can significantly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals ( M = 3.53) by providing access to relevant and up-to-date information ( M = 4.16) and giving training on information literacy ( M = 4.03). Access to information contributes to the quality of life of society ( M = 4.41). This article provides insights for academic librarians and decision-makers into disseminating measures for promoting knowledge and skills related to the Sustainable Development Goals among students and the public community in Jordan. The study recommends some relevant strategies, such as the collaboration of academic libraries with governmental and health institutions to support the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan.

scholarly journals “Don’t They Know How Important It Is?”

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genevieve Hart
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Observation Study ◽  
Educational Role

The paper comes out of a month-long case study of information literacy education in two public libraries in a small South African town in the rural province of Mpumalanga, undertaken in October 2004. The participant observation study is the second phase of a twophase mixed methods study, which explores the capacity of public libraries in South Africa for information literacy education – in the context of the dire shortage of school libraries. The focus in the second phase is on the connections between public libraries and schools. However, the relations between the two libraries and their staff members are found to impact on these relations - with the study finding that historical context impacts significantly on library programming. The paper concentrates, however, on just two threads of enquiry: the views of teachers and principals in the seven schools of the town on the educational role of libraries as revealed in interviews; and pupils’ use of the two public libraries in seeking information for their school assignments. The study reveals a lack of cognizance of the high level demands of information-seeking in libraries among the teachers. They tend to see the library as a warehouse from which things are “fetched”. The study finds a paradox – a gulf certainly exists between the public libraries and schools but the gulf comes from shared limited conceptions of the educational role of public libraries and of information literacy. The intense gaze of the participant observation contributes a nuanced understanding of the challenges for information literacy education in South Africa.

scholarly journals Training Of Information Technology In West Java Sumedang-Regional Library As An Effort On Digital Literacy Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Neneng Komariah ◽  
Encang Saepudin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
West Java

Background of the study: The Internet has become part of society's daily life. But the phenomenon shows that not all people are Able to use information technology and the Internet efficiently, and the information disseminated through the internet is not entirely quality information. Therefore, Internet users need digital literacy skills, that is the ability to use information technology efficiently and the ability to find, Evaluate, use, make information, and use it wisely, and lawfully. The problem is who should be held responsible to digital literacy education for the community. Public libraries can play a role in the digital literacy education for the community.Purpose: This study aims to find out how the management of ICT education in the Regional Public Library (PUSDA) of Sumedang Regency, West Java, as an effort for digital literacy education community.Method: The research method used is a qualitative method with descriptive analysis, and the data collection techniques with observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and literature study.Findings: The result shows the subject taught in ICT with the relevant training on participants' needs. The participants are students and jobless. Most of of participants did not have Reviews their own computer, they were very happy to take part in the ICT training in the library because it was free. Teachers are library staff and outside personnel assistance. Computer used are owned by the library and donations from industry. The way of teaching was easy to understand and the participants could practice using computers and search the internet. The PUSDA staff organized the training with enthusiasm.Conclusion: There are some aspects that are already owned by the public library which will support the implementation of digital literacy education effectively and efficiently. Among them is the library already has computer facilities, has a staff of professionals, and already has access to sources of digital information online

Sa'i Smart Library Learning Lab

2019 ◽  
pp. 299-329
Author(s):  
Sara Saleh Almarzooqi
Keyword(s):  
School System ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
After School ◽  
Controlled System ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
National Education ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Education Agenda ◽  
Teachers And Parents

Nationally, schools are unable to cope with the increasing demands imposed upon the teachers and students as the learning systems have not changed. On the other hand, there is an increasing need for librarians to assist curriculum needs in schools and the national education agenda of UAE, of having human talents who are knowledge creators, have sufficient 21st century skills, lifelong learning habits, positive beliefs and behaviors, and knowledge and skills related to STREAM as well as a holistic personality. The role of public libraries could be extended further to work closely with schools in a systemic way that enables both entities to reach another milestone. Schools can establish another supportive educational after-school system to empower teachers and students. A more extensive and rigorous as well as controlled system that all stakeholders, teachers, and parents could share to provide the opportunity for students to be effective knowledge-contributors is planned and shared in this chapter.

scholarly journals Analogies in Science Education

Pedagogika ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lolita Jonāne
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Analogical Reasoning ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Teaching Physics ◽  
New Situation

Scientific literacy as a goal of education for sustainable development focuses attention to development of learning, inquiry, and “transfer” skills to enable young people to be able to use the aquired knowledge an skills in everyday and professional activities. This means that student must apply knowledge and skills from some to the new situation, from one area to another, not directly, but generalised, seeing similarity or analogy between them. Analogical reasoning is a central cognitive ability that is used in our everyday lives, in research, teaching and learning. The study analized usage of analogies in physics textbooks for Basic and High School in Latvia. Seven physics textbooks are examined by using the descriptive analysis method. The usage of analogies were analysed to discuss on their effectiveness for a deeper acquisition of science concepts and phenomena, for developing students’ reasoning, meaning making, and transfer skills during teaching physics.

scholarly journals Flipping the Classroom to Teach the Evaluation of Research Articles and the Development of Scientific Literacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Monaghan-Geernaert
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Visual Instruction ◽  
Class Time ◽  
Classroom Techniques ◽  
Video Podcast ◽  
Class Assignment

Scientific literacy is a key skill for college students. Flipped classroom techniques provide useful tools for students to learn material outside of the classroom to be applied during class time. In this study, students were assigned homework that entailed watching two video podcasts that explained the process for finding and reading peer-reviewed journal articles. Students then completed a survey corresponding to each video podcast asking about the effectiveness of the video podcast and their satisfaction with the perceived knowledge and skills they learned. In class, students worked in groups to practice the skills taught in the video. One hundred and six students completed both surveys. The results indicate that the students found the video podcasts very helpful in finding and reading the articles (89% Finding, 92% Reading). The students believed that watching the video podcasts would help them complete the in-class assignment (92%), that the information would be useful for other classes (90%), and that they preferred watching (and rewatching) the video podcasts on their own time instead of during class time (52%). The flipped classroom methodologies, specifically video podcasts, provide a formative tool for delivering visual instruction of how students can acquire skills in scientific literacy.

scholarly journals Reflection of Librarians in East Java Province on the Phenomenon of the Transformation Program of Social Inclusion Based Library

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-52
Author(s):  
Fidan Safira ◽  
Laksmi Laksmi
Keyword(s):  
Community Psychology ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Organizational Dynamics ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
New Knowledge

Background of the study: The reflection of librarians is the efforts of librarians in understanding their actions. Librarian's reflection is one of the effort to evaluating. Also to identifying learning from the actions taken. Purpose: This study aims to identify the reflection librarians in driving the phenomenon. Method: This study uses a qualitative interpretive phenomenological approach. The informant is the librarian public libraries was select by purposive sampling. Findings: The reflection of librarians is learning in doing work. Based on the four stages, librarians can identify new knowledge and abilities. Librarians play an important role in facilitating the information needs of the community. The role of librarians in defining community problems is key. So, the services facilitated by libraries are under the conditions of the community. Conclusion: The reflection involves librarian awareness actions. Librarians are always direct towards phenomena or also called intentionality. This action then generates new knowledge and skills. Suggestions for librarians is that librarians must get out of the routine of library technical activities. Librarians must have interpersonal skills. Librarian also must have the ability to understand community psychology and organizational dynamics.

scholarly journals Investigation into library staff attitudes, knowledge and skills relating to information literacy in NZ public libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Katrina Helen Peart-Baillie
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
The Public ◽  
Literacy Initiatives ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
High Level

<p>The National Library of New Zealand defines information literacy as "locating, evaluating, managing and using information effectively from a range of sources for problem solving, decision making and research". The attitudes and the attributes of staff involved in all aspects of information literacy will have implications for both formal information literacy initiatives and one-on-one instruction undertaken in public libraries. This study investigated the attitudes, knowledge and skills that reference staff in New Zealand public libraries hold in relation to information literacy. The study employed a mixed methods approach using a self-completion questionnaire and in-depth interviews. This study shows that overall library staff have a high level of knowledge and awareness of what information literacy is. The importance of people being information literate is recognised and the public library's role in this acknowledged. Skill levels varied across the skill areas related to information literacy and between library staff. Library assistants have lower levels of skills than the overall sample whilst holders of library qualifications reported higher skill levels. The results have implications for professional development of staff in the area of information literacy.</p>

scholarly journals Investigation into library staff attitudes, knowledge and skills relating to information literacy in NZ public libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Katrina Helen Peart-Baillie
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
The Public ◽  
Literacy Initiatives ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
High Level

<p>The National Library of New Zealand defines information literacy as "locating, evaluating, managing and using information effectively from a range of sources for problem solving, decision making and research". The attitudes and the attributes of staff involved in all aspects of information literacy will have implications for both formal information literacy initiatives and one-on-one instruction undertaken in public libraries. This study investigated the attitudes, knowledge and skills that reference staff in New Zealand public libraries hold in relation to information literacy. The study employed a mixed methods approach using a self-completion questionnaire and in-depth interviews. This study shows that overall library staff have a high level of knowledge and awareness of what information literacy is. The importance of people being information literate is recognised and the public library's role in this acknowledged. Skill levels varied across the skill areas related to information literacy and between library staff. Library assistants have lower levels of skills than the overall sample whilst holders of library qualifications reported higher skill levels. The results have implications for professional development of staff in the area of information literacy.</p>

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