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The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical litera... more The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical literature on scholars' attitudes towards Open Access (OA) journals. A total of 15 articles published in scholarly journals since 2002 (when the Budapest Open Access Initiative was released) were included in the study and five major themes emerged from their examination and analysis. The literature indicates that attitudes and perceptions of OA are varied across countries and across disciplines. Free access, which is perceived to facilitate wider dissemination of research outputs, is a strong incentive for publishing in OA. However, quality and reputation are the most important factors in selecting a journal and take priority over the availability of free access. Although OA is perceived to have many advantages over the traditional publication model, it raises some concerns too, especially in regard to the author-pays model, the quality of peer-review and the impact of the journals.
The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by gr... more The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by graduate students at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Fifty-nine graduate students affiliated with four Departments of Education voluntarily participated in the study. A specifically designed questionnaire was administered to gather information about the awareness of resources, the frequency of use, the kind of information sources preferred by students, the main reasons for using the resources, the perceived effectiveness of the searches, the factors encouraging their use and the major obstacles in terms of using them effectively. In addition, the authors sought information on the ways students identify the sources they use, the level of training they have received in using the services and their training needs. Results showed that the vast majority of the participants used Internet search engines rather than specialized databases and full-text resources. It is quite interesting, that nearly half of the respondents (49.1%) had never used ERIC, the fundamental resource of education literature. Only 6.8% became familiar with electronic resources by attending the library training programs. The main problem associated with the non-use of resources was lack of adequate searching skills. The above findings suggest limited use of electronic resources by graduate students, mainly due to absence of basic skills. In order to exploit the full potential of electronic information, university library should undertake a more active role in informing, promoting, and educating the members of the academic community.
The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as sourc... more The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as source material the articles published in Library and Information Science Research in a five-year period (2005-2010). Library & Information Science Research was chosen because is a cross-disciplinary and refereed journal, which focuses on the research process in library and information science, covers a wide range of topicswithin the field, reports research findings and provides work of interest to both academics and practitioners. The authors review the findings from an examination of research articles published in the journal, giving emphasis on articles that used quantitative and/or qualitative research methods as an integral part of the author’s work. The paper examines the major topics and problems addressed by LIS researchers, the research approaches and the types of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in articles published during this period, in an effort to understand t...
The International Journal of Literacies, 2014
ABSTRACT Information literacy can be defined as the set of skills required to identify informatio... more ABSTRACT Information literacy can be defined as the set of skills required to identify information sources, access, evaluate and use information appropriately, effectively and ethically. Emerging technologies and information trends shape a new, complex and challenging information landscape, where information literacy, accompanied by other literacies, including textual, visual, digital and technological, is fundamental for learning, personal growth and success in school and in life. Developing information literacy competencies to a satisfactory level is one of the main goals of educational programs at all levels, from primary to tertiary education. This paper presents the development of “Hypatia”, an online information literacy tutorial for students attending upper secondary schools in Greece. The tutorial is based on the Big6 model, which is one of the most widely used approaches to teaching information and technology skills. It includes six modules, which can be used either in a linear or pick-and-mix style : (i) task definition, (ii) information seeking strategies, (iii) location and access, (iv) use of information, (v) synthesis, and (vi) evaluation. The tutorial encompasses some constructivist elements in the sense that is student-centered, it is flexible, it personalizes the problem-solving process, it encourages active learning and reflective evaluation. When designing the product the authors tried to use multimedia facilities as a vehicle for achieving pedagogical goals.
In this paper we explore information literacy skill levels among high-school students and the nee... more In this paper we explore information literacy skill levels among high-school students and the need to incorporate information literacy in the education process in Greek secondary education. More specifically, a survey was conducted among first year high-school students in Thessaloniki, Greece. The procedure provided 344 usable questionnaires. The results of the study suggest that first year high-school students in Greece are accustomed to using computers in their daily live, they use the Internet to satisfy personal needs, but they have problems in locating and evaluating information for school work. The findings of the present study clearly suggest the need to embed information literacy instruction into secondary education, and also the need to create an online information literacy tutorial. Therefore, an online information literacy tutorial is being developed in line with Big6 model and constructivist approaches.
The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as sourc... more The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as source material the articles published in Library and Information Science Research in a five-year period (2005-2010). Library & Information Science Research was chosen because is a cross-disciplinary and refereed journal, which focuses on the research process in library and information science, covers a wide range of topicswithin the field, reports research findings and provides work of interest to both academics and practitioners. The authors review the findings from an examination of research articles published in the journal, giving emphasis on articles that used quantitative and/or qualitative research methods as an integral part of the author’s work. The paper examines the major topics and problems addressed by LIS researchers, the research approaches and the types of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in articles published during this period, in an effort to understand the characteristics of LIS research activities and to get an insight into the research perspectives of the field.
The purpose of the present study is to give an insight into the information seeking behavior of L... more The purpose of the present study is to give an insight into the information seeking behavior of LIS undergraduate students in Greece. More specifically, the following research questions were addressed: (1) What information sources do LIS students most use in order to find course-related information? (2) What searching strategies are actually employed by students when using electronic resources, and how is the information they 6 find evaluated? (3) How effective do students perceive their searches? (4) Are factors such as gender, year of study, or experience with computers related to students’ information seeking behavior? The majority of respondents demonstrated low to medium information seeking skills. Search engines dominated, topping the list of information sources most used to find course related information. Students also seemed to value their classmates as sources of information, while browsing library shelves was the third more frequently used strategy for locating informatio...
New Trends in Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries - Selected Papers Presented at the 2nd Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries - Proceedings of the International Conference on QQML2010, 2011
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries - Theory and Application - Proceedings of the International Conference on QQML2009, 2010
The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by gr... more The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by graduate students at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Fifty-nine graduate students affiliated with four Departments of Education voluntarily participated in the study. A specifically designed questionnaire was administered to gather information about the awareness of resources, the frequency of use, the kind of information sources preferred by students, the main reasons for using the resources, the perceived effectiveness of the searches, the factors encouraging their use and the major obstacles in terms of using them effectively. In addition, the authors sought information on the ways students identify the sources they use, the level of training they have received in using the services and their training needs. Results showed that the vast majority of the participants used Internet search engines rather than specialized databases and full-text resources. It is quite interesting, that nearly half of the respondents (49.1%) had never used ERIC, the fundamental resource of education literature. Only 6.8% became familiar with electronic resources by attending the library training programs. The main problem associated with the non-use of resources was lack of adequate searching skills. The above findings suggest limited use of electronic resources by graduate students, mainly due to absence of basic skills. In order to exploit the full potential of electronic information, university library should undertake a more active role in informing, promoting, and educating the members of the academic community.
The Electronic Library, 2012
PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to expand the knowledge of student computer competenc... more PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to expand the knowledge of student computer competencies and IT self‐efficacy in two LIS departments in Greece.Design/methodology/approachThe participants in the study were students in the two LIS departments of the Technological Educational Institutes (TEI) situated in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece. The survey was addressed to sophomores, juniors and seniors, because IT courses are taught after the first year of study. The instrument of the survey was a structured questionnaire comprising three parts, measuring a total of 48 variables.FindingsThe levels of students' IT self‐efficacy is rather high, while the mean score of computer competence indicates a rather low level of perceived ability in using computers. Students were more competent in using e‐mail and Facebook, as well as using the internet for personal purposes. IT self‐efficacy and perceived computer competence were positively related to the frequency of use of certain elec...
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2014
The aim of the paper is to explore the perceptions of secondary education teachers in Greece abou... more The aim of the paper is to explore the perceptions of secondary education teachers in Greece about their students’ information literacy skills and to investigate whether teachers have incorporated some form of information literacy instruction into their teaching to help students familiarize themselves with the research process. Qualitative methods of data collection and analysis were used, as the study sought to illuminate individuals’ opinions and understanding of the meanings and values of information literacy, not quantification of responses. The primary method of data collection was semi-structured interviews. The transcripts were analysed thematically using the Atlas.ti software package. The study revealed that information literacy skills are developed in the school context chiefly by the assignment of school work or research projects. Almost all teachers were very critical of students’ information skills, but they were not fully aware of how to teach information skills, and th...
Computers in Human Behavior, 2010
This study attempts to give an insight to the computer anxiety levels and attitudes toward comput... more This study attempts to give an insight to the computer anxiety levels and attitudes toward computers of the students of the Library and Information Systems (LIS) Department of Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Thessaloniki using Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (CARS) and Computer Attitudes Scale (CAS). Both constructs were examined using explanatory factor analysis. Internal consistency of the factors of each construct was satisfactory. It was found that there was a strong negative relationship between the two concepts. Canonical correlation analysis demonstrated that anxiety explains more variance of the attitudes than vice versa. Another finding was that most of LIS students were not anxious toward computers and with positive attitudes. Factors correlated negatively with anxiety and positively with attitudes, were knowledge of English language, PC ownership, access of students to computers at younger ages, perceived advanced computer skills and computer experience as reflected by frequency of computer use.
Information Services & Use, 2014
The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical litera... more The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical literature on scholars' attitudes towards Open Access (OA) journals. A total of 16 articles published in scholarly journals since 2002 (when the Budapest Open Access Initiative was released) were included in the study and five major themes emerged from their examination and analysis. The literature indicates that attitudes and perceptions of OA are varied across countries and across disciplines. Free access, which is perceived to facilitate wider dissemination of research outputs, is a strong incentive for publishing in OA. However, quality and reputation are the most important factors in selecting a journal and take priority over the availability of free access. Although OA is perceived to have many advantages over the traditional publication model, it raises some concerns too, especially in regard to the author-pays model, the quality of peer-review and the impact of the journals.
22nd International Conference on Electronic Publishing
The presentation examined policy issues related to information literacy (IL) and argued that info... more The presentation examined policy issues related to information literacy (IL) and argued that information literacy must enter the political agenda and become a priority for governments, since the importance of knowledge in economic development has dramatically increased over time. It emphasized the importance of indicators as powerful tools for policy awareness and decision making and presented some of the efforts to develop such indicators for the assessment of IL competences. The 3-axis IL model developed by the European Network on Information Literacy was presented and the 3 dimensions of information literacy (IL as a discipline, IL as a socio-political goal and IL as a cognitive development) as well as the concept of IL readiness were analyzed. One of the main outcomes of the Network is the European Observatory on IL Policies and Research, an online portal to European IL initiatives. The Observatory provides a set of useful variables to illustrate the IL-readiness of European cou...
Library & Information Science Research, 2004
This study, which
Journal of Managerial Psychology, 2004
Job satisfaction and burnout are two multidimensional constructs, which represent affective work ... more Job satisfaction and burnout are two multidimensional constructs, which represent affective work responses. The present study was designed to examine: the multivariate relationship between burnout and job satisfaction, and the degree of their distinctiveness. Self-reported ...
International Journal of Educational Research, 2006
Scientific journals are the primary mode of formal communication in science. The ISI Impact facto... more Scientific journals are the primary mode of formal communication in science. The ISI Impact factor, a bibliometric indicator that measures the citation rate of the ''average'' article in a journal, has been widely used for the assessment of the quality of scientific production of individuals, research teams or institutions. The purpose of this paper was to present the impact factor, examine the main limitations in its calculation and applications and to give a general overview of the impact factor of education journals for the period 2000-2005. Several problems related to the calculation of the impact factor have raised serious concerns about its validity and usefulness. Our findings suggest that education journals included in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) represent about 11% of the active, referred, academic journals. Education journals have relative low impact factors, in absolute values and in comparison to other Social Science categories. Application of the intraclass correlation coefficient showed that journals belonging to the ''Education and Educational Research'' category had relative stable impact factor values for the examined 6 years. This was not the case for the journals from the ''Education, Special'' category. It was concluded that the use of impact factor for the evaluation of journals, articles and researchers should be done with considerable care. r
The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical litera... more The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical literature on scholars' attitudes towards Open Access (OA) journals. A total of 15 articles published in scholarly journals since 2002 (when the Budapest Open Access Initiative was released) were included in the study and five major themes emerged from their examination and analysis. The literature indicates that attitudes and perceptions of OA are varied across countries and across disciplines. Free access, which is perceived to facilitate wider dissemination of research outputs, is a strong incentive for publishing in OA. However, quality and reputation are the most important factors in selecting a journal and take priority over the availability of free access. Although OA is perceived to have many advantages over the traditional publication model, it raises some concerns too, especially in regard to the author-pays model, the quality of peer-review and the impact of the journals.
The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by gr... more The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by graduate students at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Fifty-nine graduate students affiliated with four Departments of Education voluntarily participated in the study. A specifically designed questionnaire was administered to gather information about the awareness of resources, the frequency of use, the kind of information sources preferred by students, the main reasons for using the resources, the perceived effectiveness of the searches, the factors encouraging their use and the major obstacles in terms of using them effectively. In addition, the authors sought information on the ways students identify the sources they use, the level of training they have received in using the services and their training needs. Results showed that the vast majority of the participants used Internet search engines rather than specialized databases and full-text resources. It is quite interesting, that nearly half of the respondents (49.1%) had never used ERIC, the fundamental resource of education literature. Only 6.8% became familiar with electronic resources by attending the library training programs. The main problem associated with the non-use of resources was lack of adequate searching skills. The above findings suggest limited use of electronic resources by graduate students, mainly due to absence of basic skills. In order to exploit the full potential of electronic information, university library should undertake a more active role in informing, promoting, and educating the members of the academic community.
The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as sourc... more The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as source material the articles published in Library and Information Science Research in a five-year period (2005-2010). Library & Information Science Research was chosen because is a cross-disciplinary and refereed journal, which focuses on the research process in library and information science, covers a wide range of topicswithin the field, reports research findings and provides work of interest to both academics and practitioners. The authors review the findings from an examination of research articles published in the journal, giving emphasis on articles that used quantitative and/or qualitative research methods as an integral part of the author’s work. The paper examines the major topics and problems addressed by LIS researchers, the research approaches and the types of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in articles published during this period, in an effort to understand t...
The International Journal of Literacies, 2014
ABSTRACT Information literacy can be defined as the set of skills required to identify informatio... more ABSTRACT Information literacy can be defined as the set of skills required to identify information sources, access, evaluate and use information appropriately, effectively and ethically. Emerging technologies and information trends shape a new, complex and challenging information landscape, where information literacy, accompanied by other literacies, including textual, visual, digital and technological, is fundamental for learning, personal growth and success in school and in life. Developing information literacy competencies to a satisfactory level is one of the main goals of educational programs at all levels, from primary to tertiary education. This paper presents the development of “Hypatia”, an online information literacy tutorial for students attending upper secondary schools in Greece. The tutorial is based on the Big6 model, which is one of the most widely used approaches to teaching information and technology skills. It includes six modules, which can be used either in a linear or pick-and-mix style : (i) task definition, (ii) information seeking strategies, (iii) location and access, (iv) use of information, (v) synthesis, and (vi) evaluation. The tutorial encompasses some constructivist elements in the sense that is student-centered, it is flexible, it personalizes the problem-solving process, it encourages active learning and reflective evaluation. When designing the product the authors tried to use multimedia facilities as a vehicle for achieving pedagogical goals.
In this paper we explore information literacy skill levels among high-school students and the nee... more In this paper we explore information literacy skill levels among high-school students and the need to incorporate information literacy in the education process in Greek secondary education. More specifically, a survey was conducted among first year high-school students in Thessaloniki, Greece. The procedure provided 344 usable questionnaires. The results of the study suggest that first year high-school students in Greece are accustomed to using computers in their daily live, they use the Internet to satisfy personal needs, but they have problems in locating and evaluating information for school work. The findings of the present study clearly suggest the need to embed information literacy instruction into secondary education, and also the need to create an online information literacy tutorial. Therefore, an online information literacy tutorial is being developed in line with Big6 model and constructivist approaches.
The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as sourc... more The aim of the present study is to investigate the general trends of LIS research, using as source material the articles published in Library and Information Science Research in a five-year period (2005-2010). Library & Information Science Research was chosen because is a cross-disciplinary and refereed journal, which focuses on the research process in library and information science, covers a wide range of topicswithin the field, reports research findings and provides work of interest to both academics and practitioners. The authors review the findings from an examination of research articles published in the journal, giving emphasis on articles that used quantitative and/or qualitative research methods as an integral part of the author’s work. The paper examines the major topics and problems addressed by LIS researchers, the research approaches and the types of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in articles published during this period, in an effort to understand the characteristics of LIS research activities and to get an insight into the research perspectives of the field.
The purpose of the present study is to give an insight into the information seeking behavior of L... more The purpose of the present study is to give an insight into the information seeking behavior of LIS undergraduate students in Greece. More specifically, the following research questions were addressed: (1) What information sources do LIS students most use in order to find course-related information? (2) What searching strategies are actually employed by students when using electronic resources, and how is the information they 6 find evaluated? (3) How effective do students perceive their searches? (4) Are factors such as gender, year of study, or experience with computers related to students’ information seeking behavior? The majority of respondents demonstrated low to medium information seeking skills. Search engines dominated, topping the list of information sources most used to find course related information. Students also seemed to value their classmates as sources of information, while browsing library shelves was the third more frequently used strategy for locating informatio...
New Trends in Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries - Selected Papers Presented at the 2nd Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries - Proceedings of the International Conference on QQML2010, 2011
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries - Theory and Application - Proceedings of the International Conference on QQML2009, 2010
The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by gr... more The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of electronic information resources by graduate students at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Fifty-nine graduate students affiliated with four Departments of Education voluntarily participated in the study. A specifically designed questionnaire was administered to gather information about the awareness of resources, the frequency of use, the kind of information sources preferred by students, the main reasons for using the resources, the perceived effectiveness of the searches, the factors encouraging their use and the major obstacles in terms of using them effectively. In addition, the authors sought information on the ways students identify the sources they use, the level of training they have received in using the services and their training needs. Results showed that the vast majority of the participants used Internet search engines rather than specialized databases and full-text resources. It is quite interesting, that nearly half of the respondents (49.1%) had never used ERIC, the fundamental resource of education literature. Only 6.8% became familiar with electronic resources by attending the library training programs. The main problem associated with the non-use of resources was lack of adequate searching skills. The above findings suggest limited use of electronic resources by graduate students, mainly due to absence of basic skills. In order to exploit the full potential of electronic information, university library should undertake a more active role in informing, promoting, and educating the members of the academic community.
The Electronic Library, 2012
PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to expand the knowledge of student computer competenc... more PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to expand the knowledge of student computer competencies and IT self‐efficacy in two LIS departments in Greece.Design/methodology/approachThe participants in the study were students in the two LIS departments of the Technological Educational Institutes (TEI) situated in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece. The survey was addressed to sophomores, juniors and seniors, because IT courses are taught after the first year of study. The instrument of the survey was a structured questionnaire comprising three parts, measuring a total of 48 variables.FindingsThe levels of students' IT self‐efficacy is rather high, while the mean score of computer competence indicates a rather low level of perceived ability in using computers. Students were more competent in using e‐mail and Facebook, as well as using the internet for personal purposes. IT self‐efficacy and perceived computer competence were positively related to the frequency of use of certain elec...
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2014
The aim of the paper is to explore the perceptions of secondary education teachers in Greece abou... more The aim of the paper is to explore the perceptions of secondary education teachers in Greece about their students’ information literacy skills and to investigate whether teachers have incorporated some form of information literacy instruction into their teaching to help students familiarize themselves with the research process. Qualitative methods of data collection and analysis were used, as the study sought to illuminate individuals’ opinions and understanding of the meanings and values of information literacy, not quantification of responses. The primary method of data collection was semi-structured interviews. The transcripts were analysed thematically using the Atlas.ti software package. The study revealed that information literacy skills are developed in the school context chiefly by the assignment of school work or research projects. Almost all teachers were very critical of students’ information skills, but they were not fully aware of how to teach information skills, and th...
Computers in Human Behavior, 2010
This study attempts to give an insight to the computer anxiety levels and attitudes toward comput... more This study attempts to give an insight to the computer anxiety levels and attitudes toward computers of the students of the Library and Information Systems (LIS) Department of Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Thessaloniki using Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (CARS) and Computer Attitudes Scale (CAS). Both constructs were examined using explanatory factor analysis. Internal consistency of the factors of each construct was satisfactory. It was found that there was a strong negative relationship between the two concepts. Canonical correlation analysis demonstrated that anxiety explains more variance of the attitudes than vice versa. Another finding was that most of LIS students were not anxious toward computers and with positive attitudes. Factors correlated negatively with anxiety and positively with attitudes, were knowledge of English language, PC ownership, access of students to computers at younger ages, perceived advanced computer skills and computer experience as reflected by frequency of computer use.
Information Services & Use, 2014
The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical litera... more The aim of the present study is to report the results of a meta-synthesis of the empirical literature on scholars' attitudes towards Open Access (OA) journals. A total of 16 articles published in scholarly journals since 2002 (when the Budapest Open Access Initiative was released) were included in the study and five major themes emerged from their examination and analysis. The literature indicates that attitudes and perceptions of OA are varied across countries and across disciplines. Free access, which is perceived to facilitate wider dissemination of research outputs, is a strong incentive for publishing in OA. However, quality and reputation are the most important factors in selecting a journal and take priority over the availability of free access. Although OA is perceived to have many advantages over the traditional publication model, it raises some concerns too, especially in regard to the author-pays model, the quality of peer-review and the impact of the journals.
22nd International Conference on Electronic Publishing
The presentation examined policy issues related to information literacy (IL) and argued that info... more The presentation examined policy issues related to information literacy (IL) and argued that information literacy must enter the political agenda and become a priority for governments, since the importance of knowledge in economic development has dramatically increased over time. It emphasized the importance of indicators as powerful tools for policy awareness and decision making and presented some of the efforts to develop such indicators for the assessment of IL competences. The 3-axis IL model developed by the European Network on Information Literacy was presented and the 3 dimensions of information literacy (IL as a discipline, IL as a socio-political goal and IL as a cognitive development) as well as the concept of IL readiness were analyzed. One of the main outcomes of the Network is the European Observatory on IL Policies and Research, an online portal to European IL initiatives. The Observatory provides a set of useful variables to illustrate the IL-readiness of European cou...
Library & Information Science Research, 2004
This study, which
Journal of Managerial Psychology, 2004
Job satisfaction and burnout are two multidimensional constructs, which represent affective work ... more Job satisfaction and burnout are two multidimensional constructs, which represent affective work responses. The present study was designed to examine: the multivariate relationship between burnout and job satisfaction, and the degree of their distinctiveness. Self-reported ...
International Journal of Educational Research, 2006
Scientific journals are the primary mode of formal communication in science. The ISI Impact facto... more Scientific journals are the primary mode of formal communication in science. The ISI Impact factor, a bibliometric indicator that measures the citation rate of the ''average'' article in a journal, has been widely used for the assessment of the quality of scientific production of individuals, research teams or institutions. The purpose of this paper was to present the impact factor, examine the main limitations in its calculation and applications and to give a general overview of the impact factor of education journals for the period 2000-2005. Several problems related to the calculation of the impact factor have raised serious concerns about its validity and usefulness. Our findings suggest that education journals included in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) represent about 11% of the active, referred, academic journals. Education journals have relative low impact factors, in absolute values and in comparison to other Social Science categories. Application of the intraclass correlation coefficient showed that journals belonging to the ''Education and Educational Research'' category had relative stable impact factor values for the examined 6 years. This was not the case for the journals from the ''Education, Special'' category. It was concluded that the use of impact factor for the evaluation of journals, articles and researchers should be done with considerable care. r
Το βιβλίο αποτελεί έναν πρακτικό οδηγό καταλογογράφησης υλικού βιβλιοθηκών σύμφωνα με το νέο πρότ... more Το βιβλίο αποτελεί έναν πρακτικό οδηγό καταλογογράφησης υλικού βιβλιοθηκών σύμφωνα με το νέο πρότυπο RDA. Απευθύνεται σε φοιτητές βιβλιοθηκονομίας και επαγγελματίες του κλάδου με σκοπό να τους εισαγάγει στις βασικές αρχές και τη φιλοσοφία του νέου κώδικα. Μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθεί για ατομική κατάρτιση ή για διδασκαλία στα τμήματα βιβλιοθηκονομίας, σε σεμινάρια και παρουσιάσεις. Το βιβλίο περιλαμβάνει:
- Περιγραφή του νέου θεωρητικού πλαισίου του προτύπου καταλογογράφησης.
- Ανάλυση των βημάτων που είναι απαραίτητα για τη δημιουργία μίας βιβλιογραφικής εγγραφής για βιβλία, βίντεο και άλλες μορφές υλικού.
- Οδηγίες που βοηθούν τους βιβλιοθηκονόμους να διακρίνουν και να δημιουργήσουν καθιερωμένες εγγραφές ονομάτων, συλλογικών οργάνων, έργων και εκφράσεων.
- Παραδείγματα και ασκήσεις για την καλύτερη κατανόηση όλων των παραπάνω.
Η πληροφορία και η τεχνολογία των επικοινωνιών αποτελούν σημαντικό παράγοντα που επηρεάζει σχεδόν... more Η πληροφορία και η τεχνολογία των επικοινωνιών αποτελούν σημαντικό παράγοντα που επηρεάζει σχεδόν κάθε πλευρά της κοινωνικής ρευστότητας που βιώνουμε. Η λέξη κλειδί, λοιπόν της σύγχρονης κοινωνίας είναι η πληροφόρηση, η οποία παίζει σημαντικό ρόλο στις οικονομικές δραστηριότητες και στην κοινωνική αλλαγή. Για να μπορούν οι άνθρωποι να αποδώσουν επιστημονικά ή οικονομικά στη θέση που τάχθηκαν να υπηρετήσουν πρέπει να έχουν πρόσβαση στην τεχνολογία της πληροφόρησης και να είναι σε θέση να αναζητήσουν, να εντοπίσουν, να επεξεργαστούν, να αξιολογήσουν και να χρησιμοποιήσουν την πληροφορία ηθικά και νόμιμα. Οι δεξιότητες αυτές συμβάλλουν στη γενικότερη πληροφοριακή παιδεία του ατόμου. Οι βιβλιοθηκονόμοι και επιστήμονες της πληροφόρησης πρέπει να αναλάβουν ενεργό ρόλο στην εκπαιδευτική διαδικασία και να συμβάλλουν στον πληροφοριακό πολιτισμό της χώρας τους δημιουργώντας πληροφοριακά πεπαιδευμένους χρήστες της πληροφορίας. Το βιβλίο λοιπόν αυτό απευθύνεται σε προπτυχιακούς και μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές Βιβλιοθηκονομίας και Επιστήμης της Πληροφόρησης καθώς και σε επαγγελματίες του κλάδου με σκοπό να τους εφοδιάσει με τις απαραίτητες γνώσεις και δεξιότητες που είναι απαραίτητες για την αποτελεσματική διάδοση του πληροφοριακού γραμματισμού. Στο βιβλίο οι αναγνώστες μπορούν να βρουν το απαραίτητο υλικό για την κατανόηση εννοιών που σχετίζονται με:
- το ρόλο και τις αξίες της πληροφορίας
- την πληροφοριακή συμπεριφορά των χρηστών-
- τις θεωρίες μάθησης και τον σχεδιασμό διδακτικής διαδικασίας
- την ανάπτυξη μαθημάτων πληροφοριακού γραμματισμού
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και έναν καταιγισμό πληροφοριών αμφίβολης συχνά ποιότητας. Ο ολοένα αυξανόμενος
ρυθμός διάθεσης πληροφορίας σε μία ποικιλία μορφών (κείμενο, ήχος, βίντεο, εικόνα, κ.ά.)
εγείρει καθημερινά προβληματισμούς σχετικά με την αυθεντικότητα και την αξιοπιστία της
πληροφορίας. Η αναγνώριση της ανάγκης για πληροφορία, η αναζήτηση, η αξιολόγηση και
η ηθική χρήση της αποτελούν ένα σύνολο δεξιοτήτων, γνωστό με τον όρο «πληροφοριακή
παιδεία» (ΠΠ). Τα τελευταία χρόνια έχουν αναπτυχθεί από ερευνητές, ακαδημαϊκά
ιδρύματα και ενώσεις βιβλιοθηκών μια σειρά από μοντέλα που αφορούν την διαδικασία
πληροφόρησης και τον σχεδιασμό προγραμμάτων για την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ
(Κορομπίλη & Τόγια, 2015). Η παροχή προγραμμάτων ανάπτυξης δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ έχει
ενταχθεί τόσο στη στόχευση πανεπιστημιακών ιδρυμάτων, όσο και ακαδημαϊκών
βιβλιοθηκών (American Library Association, 2006; ILSEAB,c2015a) με γνώμονα το γεγονός
ότι οι δεξιότητες ΠΠ και η κριτική σκέψη αποτελούν απαραίτητες δεξιότητες στον
ακαδημαϊκό χώρο.
Υπάρχουν τέσσερις βασικές προσεγγίσεις στη διδασκαλία δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ στην ανώτατη
εκπαίδευση (Wang, 2011): ανεξάρτητα μαθήματα εκτός του ακαδημαϊκού κύκλου
σπουδών, αυτοτελή μαθήματα ενταγμένα στο πρόγραμμα σπουδών, διαλέξεις στο πλαίσιο
ενός ακαδημαϊκού μαθήματος, ενσωμάτωση της διδασκαλίας δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ στα
μαθήματα του προγράμματος σπουδών. Η ενσωμάτωση της διδασκαλίας δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ
στα μαθήματα του προγράμματος σπουδών προκρίνεται από έρευνες (Nerz & Bullard,
2006; Derakhshan & Singh, 2011; Dixon-Thomas, 2012) ως ο πιο αποτελεσματικός τρόπος
διδασκαλίας δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ. Κατά τη διάρκεια ενός ακαδημαϊκού εξαμήνου και στο πλαίσιο
ενός μαθήματος προκύπτουν πολλές και διαφορετικές πληροφοριακές ανάγκες για την
ολοκλήρωση εργασιών/ασκήσεων ή για την κατανόηση νέων εννοιών. Η ανάπτυξη
δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ παράλληλα με τη διδασκαλία του μαθήματος επιτρέπει στους φοιτητές και
στις φοιτήτριες να ενσωματώνουν την πληροφορία στο γνωστικό τους πεδίο και να την
χρησιμοποιούν αποτελεσματικά για τις ανάγκες του μαθήματος. Με αυτόν τον τρόπο
εμπεδώνουν καλύτερα την ύλη του μαθήματος, ολοκληρώνουν με επιτυχία τις εργασίες
τους και - το σπουδαιότερο - γίνονται σταδιακά ικανοί να εκπονούν ανεξάρτητη και
αυτοκατευθυνόμενη έρευνα.
Παραδείγματα ενσωμάτωσης υπάρχουν σε πολλά ακαδημαϊκά ιδρύματα του εξωτερικού.
Ενδεικτικά αναφέρονται τα Univ.of Auckland, Open University, Univ.of California, Berkeley,
Univ.of California, Merced, Boise State University.
Στην Ελλάδα δεν έχει υιοθετηθεί σε εθνικό επίπεδο κάποιο μοντέλο ΠΠ για την τριτοβάθμια
εκπαίδευση. Παρόλα αυτά είναι δυνατή η εφαρμογή ενός μοντέλου στο πλαίσιο ενός
ακαδημαϊκού ιδρύματος. Η παρούσα εισήγηση μελετά τη βιβλιογραφία και παραδείγματα
ενσωμάτωσης της διδασκαλίας δεξιοτήτων ΠΠ στο ακαδημαϊκό πρόγραμμα. Λαμβάνοντας
υπόψη την τεχνογνωσία και την πρότερη εμπειρία ακαδημαϊκών ιδρυμάτων που έχουν
εφαρμόσει με επιτυχία τη διδασκαλία ΠΠ, παρουσιάζει μία πρόταση για το Αριστοτέλειο
Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης η οποία περιλαμβάνει θέματα πολιτικής, προτάσεις για την
αντιστοίχιση εκπαιδευτικών στόχων με δεξιότητες ΠΠ, ρουμπρίκες αξιολόγησης
μαθησιακών αποτελεσμάτων, ιδέες και παραδείγματα για την αξιοποίηση της
εκπαιδευτικής πλατφόρμας Moodle που ήδη χρησιμοποιεί το ΑΠΘ (e-learning.auth.gr).
Η ένταξη της ΠΠ στην εκπαιδευτική διαδικασία αποτελεί μια καινοτόμα παιδαγωγική
στρατηγική, καθώς επιτρέπει την ανάπτυξη νέων ικανοτήτων οι οποίες αποτελούν
προϋπόθεση για ακαδημαϊκή, επαγγελματική και προσωπική επιτυχία και δίνουν στους
μαθητευόμενους ευκαιρίες να δημιουργήσουν τη δική τους γνώση και να συμβάλλουν
θετικά στην κοινωνία με τη βοήθεια των πολιτισμικών αξιών που διαμορφώνονται από τους
βιβλιοθηκονόμους και το εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό των πανεπιστημίων.