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Division of Technology Information and Learning Support

Collaborating effectively – Collaborating effectively – what do we really need? what do we really need?

Sue Collins, Liaison Librarian,

Faculty of BusinessQueensland University of Technology,

Brisbane, Australia

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‘A collaboration is not described in terms of the relationship but in terms of the objective to be achieved.’

(Schrage, M. 1989)

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Project collaboratorProject collaborator

Dr Chrys Gunasekara

School of Management

Faculty of Business

Queensland University of Technology

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Before you begin the project, write down any ethics issues you think may need to be considered when gathering information

What are some good selection criteria to use when using primary/secondary information?

Record a piece of primary/secondary information and what it tells you, and write a brief analysis of the relationship between the literature and practice, to identify whether the literature can be confirmed, challenged or contradicted.

Examples of tutorial activities

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What were the results?What were the results?

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Figure 1. Summary results of comparison of pre and post information literacy embedded program.

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Student commentsStudent comments

‘Tutorial activities were helpful - the structure of these helped me to build my understanding and skills’

‘I hated the exam - I would have liked more weighting to go to the group work within the tutorials’

‘The notes pages were helpful but I would have liked more detail’

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We need…

Subject knowledgeSubject knowledge

How much do we need?

How can we allow sufficient time to develop?

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We need…

Discipline-specific writing skillsDiscipline-specific writing skills

Linked to subject knowledge

Linking standards to tutorial activities

Consensus with academic

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We need…

Criterion referenced assessment Criterion referenced assessment writing skillwriting skill

Definitely an acquired skill!

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For example…

Demonstrates clear understanding of the value of different types of information; possible sources and related ethics issues (3 marks)

Demonstrates poor understanding of the use of Boolean operators in constructing a search strategy (1 mark)

Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation of information, and in-depth reflection on the search process, refining and repeating the search if necessary (3 marks)

Demonstrates correct identification of information items matching operations aspects; high quality analysis of literature and practice and clear recommendations that address evidence gaps (5-6 marks)

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We need…

Group facilitation skillsGroup facilitation skills

Co-facilitating with tutors can be a challenge!

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We need…

Focus group facilitation skillsFocus group facilitation skills

Great literature available but time consuming

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We need…

Strong interpersonal/communication skillsStrong interpersonal/communication skills

Negotiation & conflict resolution skillsNegotiation & conflict resolution skills

Understanding of Faculty’s teaching & learning Understanding of Faculty’s teaching & learning frameworkframework

Organisational skillsOrganisational skills

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Whose responsibility?

PersonalPersonal

Communicate/lobby!

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Whose responsibility?

ManagerialManagerial

Re-assess roles, including those of support staff;

Secure funding for staff development;

Establish specific mentoring program

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Whose responsibility?

Library EducatorsLibrary Educators