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Information Skills Training for Secondary School
Students
Library Outreach is a program organised by the University of Tasmania
Library for Senior Secondary and College Students. It focuses
on year 11 and 12 students with a view to easing and encouraging
their transition to University.
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To develop students' information literacy skills prior
to starting university.
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To increase awareness of the range of information resources
available.
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To provide students with familiarity with the Library
and the University campus.
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The University Library offers tailored visits of the Library
to school groups, and will provide a variety of training
sessions including :
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How to find information for an assignment in the catalogue.
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Library tour showing the layout of the library.
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How to find the items identified in the catalogue on
the shelves.
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How to use special collections which are appropriate
to a particular topic.
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The University Library will be exploring opportunities to work more
closely with school teachers and librarians. This could include
workshops for school teachers and librarians on developing information
literacy skills and enhancing their knowledge of the University
Library resources.
For further information on the Library Outreach program please
contact ;
Hobart:
Karmen Pemberton
Phone: 6226 2395
Email: Karmen.Pemberton@utas.edu.au
Launceston:
Wendy Hoyle
Phone: 6324 3551
Email: Wendy.Hoyle@utas.edu.au
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