PROSIECT LLYTHRENNEDD GWYBODAETH CYMRUWELSH INFORMATION LITERACY PROJECT

Developed the Information Literacy Framework

Created and piloted accredited units of learning

Created and distributed publicity Created advocacy materials Conducted a benefits analysis of

Information Literacy in the workplace

‘Knowing when and why you need it information, where to find it and how

to evaluate use and communicate it in an ethical manner.’

Chartered Institute of Library and information

Professionals (CILIP) 2004

Based at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Project Manager, x 3 part time Project

Officers Advocacy Work with Schools Public Library Service

Support information literacy skills development amongst public library staff

Support public library services in the delivery of information literacy to their users

To be the main contact point for all IL issues To attend any IL meetings as appropriate To assist in the delivery of IL training and

encourage appropriate staff to partake in training

To communicate and enthuse the latest IL initiatives/campaigns to library staff and users

To monitor and feedback on all IL activity where necessary

To ensure local IL strategies and plans are consistent with the national strategies

To advise the WILP Development Officers about relevant activities of interest/concern

To assist in developing yearly IL plans

To contribute to advocacy 

2 with schools

5 public library authorities to commit to staff training (through the champions)

2 public library authorities to commit to delivery of Agored units with the general public

The main roles of a contact are: To receive email updates about Information

Literacy To circulate this information to

relevant/interested staff To feedback on IL in their authorities

Children and Young People’s Plan (WPLS 4 & 5, WPLPI 2, 6, 7 & 8)

• Health and Well-being (WPLS 4, 5, 6 & 7)• Social Care and Older People (WPLS 1, 2 & 3)• Equality and Diversity (WPLS 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, WPLPI

2)• Digital Inclusion (WPLS 4, WPLPI 2, 3 & 7)• Reading and Literacy (WPLS 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 WPLPI

6 & 7)• Employment (WPLS 4) • Lifelong Learning and Re-skilling (WPLS 4, 7 & 8)

http://librarywales.org/uploads/media/Handbook_Aug_16th_11.pdf

We can support you if you decide to use the Agored route

The following Standards should apply to all service points (including mobile library services) open for more than 10 hours per week

(i) Libraries will ensure that the following ICT facilities are available to users:

(j) Information literacy sessions for users (formal or informal assistance to users in developing or enhancing their use of library services and facilities).

wilp@gllm.ac.uk

http://library.wales.org/en/information-literacy

http://moodle.llandrillo.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=4260 (our site – Guest Access available)

http://library.wales.org/en/informationliteracy/

http://twitter.com/@welsh_info_lit

http://twitter.com/@LlandrilloLib

http://delicious.com/Llandrillo_library

http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/advocacy/information-literacy/pages/default.aspx

https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=LIS-INFOLITERACY

http://www.therightinformation.org/ (forum based in Scotland)

http://infolitlib20.blogspot.co.uk/ (blog)

http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/ (IL for beginners)

http://www.informationliteracy.org/ (tips for teaching)

http://heartoftheschool.edublogs.org/ (for school librarians)

http://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/JIL (free online academic journal)

Your comments are welcomed!

DIOLCH YN FAWR!