Library roles in information literacy for postgraduate distance learning students at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED)

Authors

  • Alexis Moreno-Pulido El profesional de la información
  • Rosa Sánchez-Fernández

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2015.sep.15

Keywords:

Information competencies, Information literacy, Academic libraries, Embedded librarians, UNED, Distance learning, Online courses, Doctorate.

Abstract

The library of the Spanish open university Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) is involved in distance learning of information skills in formal postgraduate courses. This paper discusses action levels, structure, content, method, learning resources, tutoring, etc., and describes the student evaluation exercises. The formation of teams and the functions performed by embedded librarians is explained. Finally, the results of satisfaction surveys and the convenience to continue these training activities are discussed.

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Published

2015-09-24

How to Cite

Moreno-Pulido, A., & Sánchez-Fernández, R. (2015). Library roles in information literacy for postgraduate distance learning students at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED). Profesional De La información, 24(5), 665–673. https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2015.sep.15

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Non research articles