Paradigmshift? Developing the Information LiteracyTeacher

Paradigmatic changes? - Developing the IL teacher This poster presents a 4week educational program aimed at librarians teaching students in higher education. In the program particular attention is given to ways that the combination of information literacy and a process-approach for teaching and learning within higher education challenges the roles of teaching academic librarians. Increased awareness of Information Literacy at Universities worldwide, together with observable changes in educational policy, educational practice, as well as in students’ and researchers’ information behavior calls for changes in the way libraries teach information literacy. To accommodate for the pedagogical challenges The University of Oslo Library developed a program for teaching and learning development for its teaching staff. The program is developed in collaboration with the unit for staff and learning development at the University of Oslo. Building on their own teaching practice at the library, on concepts of learning presented in the program, and on case-discussions, participants must design and present new courses. Participants must present at least two teaching sessions including learning activities, and reflections about the pedagogical approaches underpinning their own teaching practice. Completing the course will give the participants ETSC credit.