Academic library collaboration in supporting students pre-induction: the Head Start project

Fraser, James ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7299-3273 , Shaw, Karen and Ruston, Sarah (2013) Academic library collaboration in supporting students pre-induction: the Head Start project. New Review of Academic Librarianship, 19 (2). pp. 125-140. Full text not available from this repository.

(Contact the author)

Abstract

For higher education institutions in the United Kingdom there is a growing focus on improving student retention, encouraging academic engagement, and easing transition into university life. This article reports on the creation and outcomes of Head Start, a pre-induction online course created to provide students with a level of understanding of academic literacies including information literacy to aid preparation for university study. Information literacy librarians have reported that there has been a marked improvement in the confidence and information literacies of new starters taking the module. The article is of value for others wishing to support students at pre-entry.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	New Review of Academic Librarianship
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
ISSN:	1740-7834
Departments:	Professional Services > Information Services
Depositing User:	James Stephens
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2014 13:36
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2024 11:45
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/1497