Symposium Program
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What is literacy? What is information? What is knowledge?
Ways of teaching and learning to use information effectively
October 4 & 5 · Universität Johann Christian Senckenberg

Symposium Program

Monday, 4 October 2004
   
10:45-11:15 Welcome Addresses
Berndt Dugall, Ltd. Bibliotheksdirektor, Stadt- und Universitätsbibliothek Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
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Jeffrey Garrett (Moderator)
, Asst. University Librarian for Collection Management, Northwestern University Library (USA)
Bio & Photo · Remarks  
   

11:15-11:45

Zeitgeist: information literacy and educational change
Dr. Alan Bundy (University of South Australia)
Bio & Photo · Abstract, Paper, & Presentation
   
11:45-12:15

Hybrid libraries: transition form or model for the future information supply?
Berndt Dugall, Ltd. Bibliotheksdirektor, Stadt- und Universitätsbibliothek Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Photo · Presentation

   
12:15-12:45

Developing user-friendly e-learning systems
Prof. Dr. Christa Womser-Hacker, Information Science, Universität Hildesheim
Bio & Photo · Presentation

   
12:45-13:45 Lunch
   
13:45-14:15 Using faculty-librarian partnerships to ensure that students become information fluent in the 21th century
Dr. Hannelore B. Rader, Dean, University Libraries, University of Louisville (USA)
Bio & Photo · Abstract & Presentation
   
14:15-14:45 Navigating information, facilitating knowledge: the library, the academy, and student learning
Dr. Edward Owusu-Ansah, Coordinator of Information Literacy & Library Instruction, CUNY College of Staten Island (USA)
Bio & Photo · Abstract & Paper
   
14:45-15:15 Course management software: supporting the university's teaching with technology initiatives
Mary Schuller, Learning Support Systems, Northwestern University (USA)
Bio · Abstract & Presentation
   
15:15-15:30 Coffee Break
   
15:30-16:00

Designing information retrieval learning environments
Kai Halttunen, Department of Information Studies, University of Tampere (Finland)
Bio & Photo · Paper

   
16:00-16:30

Helping students to succeed: working together to create dynamic learning environments
Graham Bulpitt, Director of Library Services, Kingston University (UK)
Bio & Photo · Abstract

   
16:30-17:00 Sociological and psychological aspects of information literacy: using research to improve instruction
Dr. Teresa Y. Neely, Head of Reference, Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, University of Maryland Baltimore County (USA)
Bio & Photo · Abstract & Presentation
 
Tuesday, 5 October 2004
   
9:30-10:00 Prof. Joachim Felix Leonhard, Staatssekretär Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
   
10:00-10:30 Medical knowledge, computer, technology and doctors Prof. Dr. Andreas Sziegoleit, Universität Gießen (Germany)
Photo · Paper
   
10:30-11:00

Teaching information literacy: substance and process
Ann Grafstein, Axinn Library, Hofstra University (USA)
Bio & Photo · Abstract, Presentation, & Reference List

   
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
   
11:15-11:45 The magical cure for a never-ending story
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ratzek, FH Stuttgart - Hochschule der Medien, FB Information und Kommunikation (Germany)
Bio & Photo · Abstract & Paper
   
11:45-12:15 E-journals: navigating the Jungle
Erik Jan van Kleef, Regional Director, Ovid Technologies GmbH (Germany)
Photo · Presentation
   
12:15-13:40 Lunch
   
13:40-14:10 Dan Burnstone, Marketing Executive Events, ProQuest Information and Learning Services (UK)
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14:10-14:30 Closing Remarks
Jeffrey Garrett, Asst. University Librarian for Collection Management, Northwestern University Library (USA)
Bio & Photo · Remarks

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