Information Literacy Training for Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Researchers: a National Survey and its Implications

Streatfield, David; Allen, David E.; Wilson, Tom

doi:10.1515/libr.2010.020

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“…Resource-intensive services are scrutinised for return on investment, whilst failure to provide relevant and effective researcher support may marginalise libraries and their services, and ultimately impact on university outcomes (Auckland 2012;Frank et al 2001;Streatfield, Allen, and Wilson 2010).…”

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Wrangling the Literature: Quietly Contributing to HDR Completions

Warburton

Macauley

2014

Australian Academic & Research Libraries

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Many Higher Degree by Research candidates find the experience of searching the literature overwhelming and stressful. Experienced researchers draw on deep disciplinary knowledge, prior experience, and their networks to locate relevant information and sources. Inexperienced researchers may lack access to internal roadmaps of terms, authors and methodologies and require informed guidance. Advanced information literacy is a critical factor for student success, particularly to support the literature review process, and the need for effective information management skills has never been greater. The quality of doctoral candidates' literature reviews, and their ability to undertake substantive and 'do-able' research is linked. Whilst do-it-yourself ICT and 'Google-like' search engines have led to easier information access, are Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students equipped to effectively navigate through, and manage the plethora of research sources available? This paper shares findings and recommendations of a case study profiling PhD candidate usage of the University of Melbourne Library's research consultation service. The study explored whether consultations conducted at the 'point of need' make a difference in the early stages of PhD candidature and questioned whether consultations contribute to improved research ability and successful outcomes. The paper also questions assumptions made by candidates and supervisors in relation to information-related research skills.

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Section: Concluding Commentsmentioning

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Wrangling the Literature: Quietly Contributing to HDR Completions

Warburton

Macauley

2014

Australian Academic & Research Libraries

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“…Gráfico 6. Modelo tipo curso independiente Fuente: Elaboración propia con base en el texto de L. La utilidad de estos cursos ha sido documentada no solamente a nivel de pregrado sino también a nivel doctoral, llegando a realizarse encuestas de carácter nacional encaminadas a aportar evidencias sobre el impacto que pueden tener en la formación de investigadores (Streatfield, Allen y Wilson, 2010). Ilustran este tipo de modelos los resultados de un estudio realizado en Sudáfrica, en el cual participaron 23 universidades y las principales bibliotecas académicas del país.…”

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Desarrollo de competencias informacionales en contextos universitarios: enfoques, modelos y estrategias de intervención

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Barbosa-Chacón

Castañeda-Peña

2015

Investigación Bibliotecológica: Archivonomía, Bibliotecología e

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“…In the U.K., Streatfield et al (2010) point to a renewed interest in this area. A lack of research into the information seeking needs/behaviours of humanities graduate students in particular was noted by Barrett (2005).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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“…In an Irish study, Patterson (2009) In the U.K., Streatfield et al (2010) reported on the findings of a 'Research Information Network' report from 2008. They suggest that, in terms of support for researchers, libraries face difficult choices: whether to opt for training-based approaches or other means such as embedding librarians in research teams, and whether to concentrate on department/faculty-based training or direct support to researchers.…”

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Information behaviour of humanities PhDs on an information literacy course

Madden

2014

Reference Services Review

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Purpose – The aim of this paper is to examine whether an information literacy course/module is an appropriate intervention during the initial months of a humanities PhD, and if there is more that can be learned from the course participants that might provide a better understanding of their information behaviour. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was distributed to new humanities PhD students prior to their attending the course. A second questionnaire was distributed to those who had completed the course in full. Interviews were conducted with six participants to gain a richer understanding of how their information-seeking needs had evolved. Findings – Despite the relatively generic nature of the module, and the diversity of humanities research, the course had clear benefits for the participants. In their first year, scoping their topic and finding quality information can pose a challenge. The participants reported that the most appropriate time to attend the course is during the initial months. Some preferred to attend (or repeat) particular units later as workshops. The most valued elements were those that helped them bridge initial gaps. Face-to-face delivery is preferred. There is some potential for further one-to-one contact with librarians and additional follow-up workshops. Practical implications – This study can inform how librarians can better support PhD researchers in the humanities. Originality/value – The study is based around an established and accredited humanities PhD course that has already been adapted in various ways in terms of content and timing of delivery. Drawing on Kuhlthau's "Information Search Process", the study seeks a deeper understanding of a specific humanities group during the initial months of their PhD research

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Information Literacy Training for Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Researchers: a National Survey and its Implications

Cited by 20 publications

References 12 publications

Wrangling the Literature: Quietly Contributing to HDR Completions

Wrangling the Literature: Quietly Contributing to HDR Completions

Desarrollo de competencias informacionales en contextos universitarios: enfoques, modelos y estrategias de intervención

Information behaviour of humanities PhDs on an information literacy course

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