Project Overview

The Welsh Information Literacy ProjectBest Practice EventDr Andrew EynonWILP Project Managerwilp@gllm.ac.uk

Delighted to be invitedThe picture of the senedd here shows a robust framework which enables the walls to be made of glass. To reach into the landscape and to allow others to see in. This is why Ive taken it for a metaphor for the project and I hope you will see why as I go on to talk about the Welsh IL project. 1ObjectivesAn overarching statement on information literacy in WalesA web presence for the projectA report on information literacy provision in across library sectors in WalesAn Information Literacy Framework for WalesAccredited units of learning in information literacyAdvocacy for IL in schoolsSupport IL amongst public library staff and usersAnalysis of information literacy re employability agenda

objectives that were felt to support this aim in the most effective way.

Huge amount of dissemination activity especially in Wales. Speaking at events

Digital inclusion first ClickObjectivesAn overarching statement on information literacy in WalesA web presence for the projectA report on information literacy provision in across library sectors in Wales.An Information Literacy Framework for WalesAccredited units of learning in information literacyAdvocacy for IL in schoolsSupport IL amongst public library staff and usersAnalysis of information literacy re employability agenda

At the moment we have completed the first 5 objectives on schedule and weve learnt a lot on the journey weve taken.

Objectives 6,7 and 8 are in progress

Objective 8 really runs through all of our activities as being a vital element of information literacy in the digital age.

Targets 2012/13Two pilots embedding IL framework in schoolsIdentify IL Champions in each local authority library serviceSupport IL training of public library staff in 5 authoritiesSupport the delivery of Agored IL units to public library users in two authorities

Which brings us back to the range of benefits which are supported by information literacy. 5School s and WILPVisited school and met with head-teachers, teachers and school librariansAttended school library service meetingsAttended head teacher meetings Resulted in gaining two case studies/pilots and raising awareness about the WILP project in schools

Agored CymruLevelsCreditsQualificationsConcurrentSupportedAdding Value

Units

The units have now been completed, This is what they look like. They will be delivered by librarians who we will support.

Website supports.

7. Work that is already being undertaken by librarians 7IL ChampionsTo be the main contact point for all IL issuesTo attend any IL meetings as appropriateTo assist in the delivery of IL training and encourage appropriate staff to partake in training

Roles, based on the existing spec for marketing championsIL Champions (2)To communicate and advocate the latest IL initiatives/campaigns to library staff and usersTo monitor and feedback on all IL activity where necessaryTo ensure local IL strategies and plans are consistent with the national strategies

Roles, based on the existing spec for marketing championsIL Champions (3)To advise the WILP Development Officers about relevant areas of interest/concernTo assist in developing yearly IL plansTo advocate the WILF

Roles, based on the existing spec for marketing championsIL ContactsThe main roles of a contact are:To receive email updates about Information LiteracyTo circulate this information to relevant/interested staffTo feedback on IL in their authorities

Roles, based on the existing spec for marketing championsWhats OnGwynedd - staff are taking Level 2/3 training through the medium of Welsh LanguageMonmouthshire - professional staff are doing Level 3 Agored and mentoring staff through Level 2 Merthyr Tydfil 2 IL champions are doing Level 3 Agored and mentoring other staff thorough Level 2Cardiff an in house programme of staff training based on AgoredDenbighshire 2 staff awareness training days in Welsh/EnglishWrecsam presentation at staff conference

Roles, based on the existing spec for marketing champions

Advocacy The project team use social media tools for current awareness, professional development and dissemination of information

Twitter #ilnw2013@welsh_info_lit www.library.wales.org/informationliteracy

BlogWILP And stay in touch by the website and by twitter

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Advocacy

Scoop.it!Public LibrarySchool LibraryMonthly EzinesPublic Library School Library

WallwisherDigital Inclusion Bit.lyBundles

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