E-Learning 2.0 zur Vermittlung von Informationskompetenz an der Universitätsbibliothek Bodenkultur Wien

Abstract

The use of E-Learning 2.0 for information literacy training courses at the library of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. In times of "information overload" and rapidly (exponentially) increasing online and offline information, it is very important to make people able to handle this mass of data. Therefore the Library of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is providing a comprehensive course-portfolio to increase information literacy and competency for solving "information problems". The covered topics start with an introduction into searching for scientific literature and information and go on from searching in literature databases to guidelines for correct quotation. Basics for literature and reference management and an introduction to copyright law are also included. The library is offering two elective courses which are assigned with ECTS credit points. The course titled "Literature research and information literacy – key skills for scientific working" is held as blended learning course, which connects face-to-face meetings with online-working-phases. Due to the highly arising amount of course-attendees (in summer semester 120 students) and to be able to assure the high level of support throughout the semester, a new course-design had to be chosen, which can be classified as "E-Learning 2.0".