Trying to stay one app ahead: developing an in-house digital literacy programme for library staff. Sally Patalong Subject Librarian, Coventry University 20 th February 2015

Measure the training given to students to test and evaluate the authenticity and accuracy, etc. of digital information sources.

What are other people doing?

Office Suite I occasionally need to ask the odd question about a package and no one I work with seems to know more / less than me Google Suite I use Google and Google Scholar – there’s more?? Devices I’ve used an iPad briefly. I’ve got a smartphone, but not sure about apps.

Managing your online identity? What does that even mean?

Compulsory, but with incentives!

Content Creating LinkedIn, Google and Twitter accounts Google power searching Exploring Tablets and Apps Working in the cloud Using social networking Using Moodle as a teacher Digital security Creating online content Supporting research Using Mahara

Feedback Google searching session – some really good tips that I can use with the students and in s More confidence in how to potentially use tablet devices with school groups Enjoyed the opportunity to discuss ideas/tools/new services

Never used a tablet device before – good to see the positives (and limitations) of these More knowledge of cloud computing – saving and accessing documents/collaboration tools could be really useful Useful to learn about digital security – would like to see more about this from ITS

Overall: Tablets are useful for meetings, helpful to know how they work and how to use apps Digital security – changed working practices Moodle and Mahara – use them more, good to have a greater understanding of the student perspective

Collaborative working tools highlighted Online skills enhanced and updated Use of social media in a library context Feeling connected Part of a virtual community

Things did not go so smoothly

Content Moodle as a student Creating accounts Exploring tablets Google power searching Digital security Working in the cloud Social Networking Managing your digital footprint

What were your aims at the beginning of the course? Improve my knowledge of using digital resources Become aware of aspects that I don’t use, e.g. Twitter To learn more about online security Broaden understanding

Have these been achieved? Yes!

How could we improve the course? Make sessions optional Security and digital footprint sessions would have been better/more useful at the beginning to help you make better decisions

8 weeks seems a lot Familiarisation with University systems – Website/Nova/Solar/Universe/Faculty information/University Apps

Gazing into the future