Outputs (285)

Designers’ perception on information processes
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Vasantha, G. A., & Chakrabarti, A. Designers’ perception on information processes. Presented at The 4th International Conference on Research Into Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, India

This paper discusses designers’ perception on information processes.

Information Literacy Workshops: Trials and tribulations of Public Engagement within a pandemic
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brazier, D., Salzano, R., & Ryan, B. (2021, September). Information Literacy Workshops: Trials and tribulations of Public Engagement within a pandemic. Poster presented at European Conference on Information Literacy 2021, Bamberg, Germany

Project Aim: This internally funded Public Engagement| project was aimed at engaging the public of Edinburgh to provide learning opportunities on Information Literacy and online search best practice. Two in-person workshops were organised for March 2... Read More about Information Literacy Workshops: Trials and tribulations of Public Engagement within a pandemic.

Using a multi-location, longitudinal focus group method to conduct qualitative research into the role of public libraries
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Appleton, L., & Hall, H. (2021, May). Using a multi-location, longitudinal focus group method to conduct qualitative research into the role of public libraries. Paper presented at 13th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference, Athens, Greece

The purpose of this paper is to present the experiences of using a longitudinal focus group method in a library and information science research project. This was developed and used in a recent doctoral study about the role that public libraries in E... Read More about Using a multi-location, longitudinal focus group method to conduct qualitative research into the role of public libraries.

Developing user-led interventions aimed at improving digital literacies in older adults
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Feeney, A. (2024, April). Developing user-led interventions aimed at improving digital literacies in older adults. Presented at Scottish Academic Libraries Cooperative Training Group: Student Research Showcase 2024, Online

Our present 'digital-by-default' society structurally supports inequalities in both digital access and skills development, with older adults being disproportionately affected herein. Using participative methodologies this project seeks to develop ne... Read More about Developing user-led interventions aimed at improving digital literacies in older adults.

A practical introduction to digital and information literacy frameworks for apprentices
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Secker, J., & Feeney, D. (2024, June). A practical introduction to digital and information literacy frameworks for apprentices. Presented at CILIP Information Literacy Group, Online seminar

An introductory session aimed at apprentices working in the UK public library sector. The session presents an outline of digital and information literacy frameworks and of how these can practically be applied in such environments.