One-day Workshop on Information Literacy Skills for Library and Information Science Professionals
Information literacy skills play very vital role in strengthening the library users in this age of information explosion and overload. To train the users, it is mandatory for the LIS community to be expert in these skills. Keeping in view the significance of this area, Central Library, IIUI is pleased to announce a one day workshop for LIS professionals and students on “Information Literacy Skills”. The main objective of this activity is to enhance skills among LIS professionals and students in the areas of information literacy competencies, literature research, referencing of information, avoiding plagiarism and using document delivery services.

Mr. Muhammad Sajid Mirza, Senior Librarian, IIUI and Ms. Memoona Kausar, Chief Librarian, Air University, Islamabad will volunteer their services as resource persons.

Contents of this workshop are as under:
 
  • Information Literacy Competencies for LIS Professionals
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  • Internet Research
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        Internet Research Tools
        Internet Research Strategy
        Types of Searching
        Evaluating Web-based Information
        Hands-on Practice
     
  • Document Delivery Services
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  • Citing and Referencing
    •     Writing Style Manuals: An Orientation
        Referencing using APA
        ENDNOTE 12
        Hands-on Practice
     
  • Avoiding Plagiarism
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        What is Plagiarism?
        HEC Plagiarism Policy
        Fair use Guidelines
        TUTNITIN SOFTWARE: An Orientation
    Interested LIS professionals and students are requested to fill-up the online form to register for this event till March 24, 2011. Schedule of event is as under:
     

    Day, Date & Time:    Saturday, March 26, 2011. 09:00 AM-04:00 PM
     

    Venue:                        Central Library, IIUI
     

    Registration Fee:       Rs. 500/- (Registration fee will be received on the spot at the time of registration between 09:00 – 09:30 AM)