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TEMPUS proje c t 517 117

Project progress update. “ Developing Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning and Knowledge-Based Economy in the Western Balkan Countries ”. TEMPUS proje c t 517 117. P rof. dr. Božo Krstajić. University of Montenegro – Basic figures. Founded 1974 20 faculties 3 research institutes

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TEMPUS proje c t 517 117

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  1. Project progress update “Developing Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning and Knowledge-Based Economy in the Western Balkan Countries” TEMPUS project 517 117 Prof. dr. Božo Krstajić

  2. University of Montenegro – Basic figures • Founded 1974 • 20 faculties • 3 research institutes • 21.000 students • 79 study programs at undergraduate studies • Studies according to Bologna Declaration principles since 2004

  3. Unique feature - • Geographic dispersity

  4. Undergraduate academic studies • Undergraduate applied studies • Postgraduate specialist studies • Postgraduate master studies • Doctoral studies • University of Montenegro – study levels

  5. Dissemination activities • IT Conference Žabljak www.it.ac.me http://www.it.ac.me/plenarne%20it12/Prezentacija-Zabljak.pdf

  6. Dissemination activities • Podgorica Book Fair http://www.ucg.ac.me/cg/index.php?akcija=prikaz_vijesti&id=194 Also, academic community – 2.500 users informed regularly via circular e-mail newsletter

  7. Our project team members participated • in the following activities - • Kick-off meeting, Limerick, November 2011 • Tempus Project Representatives Meeting, Brussels, December 2011 • Public presentation of the Project at IT Conference, Zabljak, February 2012 • 2nd DWG/ILMWG meeting, Brasov, February 2012 • Public presentation of the Project at the Book Fair, May 2012 • 9th International Librarians' Conference, Bihac, June 2012 • 2nd SWG meeting, Mostar, June 2012

  8. Information Literacy at UoM - current state

  9. Information Literacy at UoM - possible ways of introducing the concept There are two ways of introducing IL concept at the UoM: • Introducing and development IL concept through inter-project coaching Including IL concept into the development of Lifelong Learning at UoM • Formal introduction of Information literacy through mandatory courses at postgraduate level at the University Library

  10. Inter – project coaching possibility • University Library shall provide all expert support necessary to support project implementation • Center of Information System shall provide the necessary technical support to librarians • Quality Assurance Centre will monitor the implementation, according to the QA rules of the University • Target group will be postgraduate students • The Final objective is making all services (including IL) obligatory and necessary precondition for academic progress and promotion

  11. Inter – project coaching possibility • ”Development of Lifelong Learning Concept at the University of Montenegro”- TEMPUS project currently being realized at UoM • Specific goals include development of model courses and modules adapted to the needs of various learners and teacher training for delivery of courses • Learning possibilities both for students and adults will be improved

  12. Limiting factors for introduction of IL concept as part of curricula • Lack of information on IL concept, without precise definition • Lack of overall in depth needs analysis for the academic community • Complicated and time-consuming new courses accreditation procedure • Lack of the interdisciplinary approach to the matter • Top-down approach in introducing the subject might not be widely accepted across the community

  13. Role of the UoM in development of IL concept • Raising awareness on IL • Improving University Library capacities for delivering IL courses • Creating the environment for introducing IL courses as obligatory • Providing IL possibilities for members of a broader society, through cooperation with different social partners

  14. Project progress update • Periodical meetings with University management and project group members • Academic staff perceptions on IL needs survey • Planned dissemination activities • Planned future activities for introducion of IL course as part of the LLL offer • Survey was performed which provided results that served as a basis for adjustment of guidelines to the local University SURVEY

  15. 93% of the respondents think there is a need for IL education programmes 76% of the respondents think there is a great need for additional information on IL concept • Most of the respondents think that: • librarians need additional training in IL • The IL courses should not be part of the formal accreditation procedure Search for information, access to information and usage of information were identified as areas of highest importance for the academic community • Identified as target groups which would have the highest benefit from IL development: • Students • Professors • Survey results

  16. Future actions • Clarification of assessment and certification procedures • Involvement in creation of on-line module • Dissemination towards wider public • In the future, the course should be followed by credits and made obligatory • Project team members shall provide support in implementation and further sustainability • Bringing the action plan, with timelines and specific activities both at the University and faculties level

  17. Thank you for the attention! Prof. dr. Božo Krstajić

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