INFORMATION LITERACY MODULE WORKING GROUP (ILMWG) MEETINGBRASOV, FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 2ROMANIA

University of Montenegro

UNIVERSITY OF MONTENEGRO – BASIC FIGURES

Founded 1974. 20 faculties 3 research institutes 21.000 students 79 study programmes at undergraduate

studies Studies according to Bologna Declaration

principles since 2004.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTENEGRO – STUDY LEVELS

Undergraduate academic studies Undergraduate applied studies Postgraduate specialistic studies Postgraduate master studies Doctoral studies

MEETING IL

The meeting on introducing the information literacy concept at the University of Montenegro was held during the last week of January.

The Vice-rector for international relations, Director of Centre of Information System and memebers of DWG and ILMWG were present among the other participants.

Taking into the consideration the best IL practices and their adaptation to University of Montenegro needs and capacities, several conclusions were brought.

PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT

Academic community – informed via circular e-mail letter

Presentation of the project at the biggest IT conference in the country http://www.it.ac.me/display.php?id_l=12

INFORMATION LITERACY AT UOM - CURRENT STATE

It is mostly referred to as computer literacy IL courses are not included into the study

programmes IL concept is partially defined by specific

teaching subjects at different faculties (e.g.subjects on informatic literacy)

Courses created by Centre of Information System (e.g.computer literacy courses) are periodically organised for various target groups

INFORMATION LITERACY AT UOM - CURRENT STATE

Courses organised within the University Library (courses on using the specific databases, library computer programmes etc.)

Outside the University, it comprises courses for target groups which do not include students (e.g. courses for unemployed people organised by Employment Agency etc.)

INFORMATION LITERACY AT UOM - POSSIBLE WAYS OF INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT

There are two ways of introducing IL concept at the UoM:

1. Introducing and development IL concept through inter-project coaching

2. Including IL concept into the development of Lifelong Learning at UoM

INTER – PROJECT COACHING POSSIBILITY

Through other TEMPUS project UoM is up to develop the concept of professional training of early stage researchers. The training will include the possibility for researchers to choose IL as part of the offer of professional services provided by a unit created for that purpose

In the first preliminary period, these services will be offered as compulsory

The central University Library will be actively involved in the implementation of the course

INTER – PROJECT COACHING POSSIBILITY

Centre of Information System shall provide the necessary support to librarians

Quality Assurance Centre will monitor the implementation, according to the QA rules of the University

Target group will be students from Master I onwards The final objective is making all services (including

IL) obligatory and necessary precondition for academic progress and promotion

IL AS PART OF LIFELONG LEARNING CONCEPT

• ”Development of Lifelong Learning Concept at the University of Montenegro”- TEMPUS project currently being realised 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

IL AS PART OF LIFELONG LEARNING CONCEPT

IL will be created as one of the modules in the LLL offer, through the LLL centre at the University

Creation of on-line IL course with wide access to general public

The University Library will also have the dominant role in the implementation of the module, which will be prepared and accredited according to the national standards

Necessary users’ qualification will be discussed once the course is completed

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

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

THANK YOU

Contact:Vice-rector for international relations - prof.Mira Vukcevic mirav@ac.meInternational Relations Office- ir@ac.mePublic Relations Office- emilijar@ac.meUniversity Library – bcicmil@ac.me ruzicad@ac.me