Bridging the Gap between School and University

How Würzburg University Library supports Information Literacy in Secondary Schools

Authors

  • Viola Hämmer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/iasl7650

Abstract

For almost ten years now the University library of Würzburg is actively involved in the field of information literacy instruction. Along with students, secondary school pupils are the main target group. Last year 1487 pupils attended the courses. The courses are usually held by two librarians and last 90 minutes. They are designed for only up to 25 pupils to guarantee adequate assistance. The main purpose is to enable pupils to find their way through the library autonomous, using pupil-centered, active and collaborative learning methods. The courses begin with the „Cephalonian Method“, an active question and answer game, that is followed by the use of pupil-appropriate worksheets. A guided library-tour, containing several self-learning elements, concludes the session.

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Published

2021-02-10