The real world: developing information age issues forums
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to describe the development of a series of forums on issues of the information age, created to address ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standard Five.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper presents a case study, including citations to relevant literature.
Findings
The paper provides a technique for addressing ACRL Information Literacy Standard Five, examples of topics, discussion of logistics, and value to students.
Originality/value
The ideas and methods presented in the paper may be used by other librarians to arrange forums at their own institutions. A checklist to assist in preparation is also included.
Keywords
Citation
MacDonald, M.C., Izenstark, A., Gallagher, B.T., Kinnie, J. and Larsen, P. (2006), "The real world: developing information age issues forums", Reference Services Review, Vol. 34 No. 4, pp. 472-483. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320610716378
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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