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Library Orientation Strategy: sharing of experiences Linda Mbonambi Training Librarian: UJ Campus Libraries Tel. 011-5592317 lpmbonambi@uj.ac.za. First Year Experience. University of Johannesburg 47 500 students 2010 13 000 expected 2011. AGENDA. THE TEAM.
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Library Orientation Strategy: sharing of experiencesLinda MbonambiTraining Librarian: UJ Campus LibrariesTel. 011-5592317lpmbonambi@uj.ac.za First Year Experience
University of Johannesburg • 47 500 students 2010 • 13 000 expected 2011
THE TEAM The team consist of a representative from each campus Activities Hold meetings Standardization Innovative ideas Submit report to the Training Librarian Identify gaps
Phase1 CD for all the campuses Facilities Services Information considered important Distribution of O! material Screen presentation CD/Video play
PREPARATIONS Receive list of venues and number of students expected per venue Checking of CD before the start date Allocation of venues to Library Staff participating per day Library Staff – CD overview Organize access to the e-learning system
PHASE 2 TRAINING IN DEPTH Generic training in using catalogue and databases linked to research process. LIBRARIANS-Liaise with Faculties for Groups One on one training Ongoing training throughout the year
PHASE 3 Aim: Extended Orientation Build a relationship with the faculty Support students’ academic work Create information competency skills related to a specific subject To contribute to teaching & learning activities of the University of Johannesburg
What we have done so far? Project 1. MAPS (Mastering of Professional & Academic Skills) • Generic information skills for students in extended courses offered on EDULINK • The librarian works together with the instructional designer • Learning modules : Economics, Education , SET & Humanities
List of courses on Edulink Education Economics
Library Course Content • Tt A student is compelled to work on all the units, should respond to all questions including the survey and observe the final submission date
STUDENT ASSESSMENT REPORT GRAPHIC FORMAT
PROJECT 2: Subject specific information skills. • Pilot project with 1st year Engineering students in 2009/2010 • Information Librarian and Instructional Designer • Information skills development integrated into an Engineering assignment
LIBRARY PLANS FOR EXTENDED ORIENTATION THE PROJECT RUNNING ACROSS ALL FACULTIES
Winning all the way Puzzle 2x2 Your own sub headline
DIFFERENCE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE MAKE A