Browsing by Author "Tautkeviciene, Gintare"

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Integration of Information Literacy Training across University
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2025) Tautkeviciene, Gintare; Augustiniene, Aldona
ENG: Objective. The purpose of this article is to present information literacy integration into university curriculum at all levels and to provide insights into how artificial intelligence is changing information retrieval and information behaviour. Methods. The methodology used in this article was a case study. As a case analysed Kaunas University of Technology information literacy integration into all study levels. The literature review, analysis of documents, and results of students' surveys were used as methods to collect data and gain a more in-depth understanding of certain issues of a targeted group of individuals. Results. The library plays a key role in supporting the development of information literacy at all levels of study. In order to strengthen collaboration with academics and assist students in developing information literacy skills, new positions were established in the library, such as subject librarians and data librarians. Information literacy (IL) training is fully integrated into all levels of study. Bachelor and master’s students receive six hours of compulsory IL training, while doctoral students take an optional course in Research Data Management (RDM). University students, researchers, and academic staff can improve their information literacy skills by participating in stand-alone training courses provided by the library. The library also offers Moodle-based self-paced courses in Lithuanian and English, as well as training on artificial intelligence tools and ethical information use. Students rate the training courses high value and very high value the competence of librarians in delivering training and providing assistance on various information literacy issues. Conclusions. Integration of information literacy training across all levels of university study programmes is essential to prepare students for academic and professional success in an information-rich society. Libraries play a key role as educators, facilitators, partners, and resource providers in this endeavour. A disciplinary and developmental approach ensures that IL skills are relevant, meaningful, and effectively embedded within the curriculum. The content and scope of information literacy education must be improved in line with the emergence and development of information technology and artificial intelligence. By adopting strategic, collaborative, and innovative practices, universities can cultivate a culture of information competence that benefits students throughout their academic journey and beyond.
The Role of Libraries in Citizen Science (abstracts)
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tautkeviciene, Gintare; Pranckute, Aiste
ENG: Citizen science is part of open science, which is about engaging the public through research, collecting and using scientific data, and applying science-based knowledge to solve problems of public interest. The development of citizen science activities opens up opportunities for the involvement of libraries, which are already recognised as experts in providing information, support, assistance and communication services to the academic community. Libraries are often seen as facilitators of citizen science projects, organising and providing communication and information dissemination, organising and delivering training and coordinating other activities. These activities require the ability to adapt librarians' competences to new activities, different contexts and audiences, and to develop new skills and competences. Librarians need to acquire the competences to participate effectively in citizen science projects. This presentation introduces the experience from the development of an online training course for librarians and a full-day training courses in three Baltic countries.
The Role of Libraries in Citizen Science (presentation)
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tautkeviciene, Gintare; Pranckute, Aiste
ENG: Citizen science is part of open science, which is about engaging the public through research, collecting and using scientific data, and applying science-based knowledge to solve problems of public interest. The development of citizen science activities opens up opportunities for the involvement of libraries, which are already recognised as experts in providing information, support, assistance and communication services to the academic community. Libraries are often seen as facilitators of citizen science projects, organising and providing communication and information dissemination, organising and delivering training and coordinating other activities. These activities require the ability to adapt librarians' competences to new activities, different contexts and audiences, and to develop new skills and competences. Librarians need to acquire the competences to participate effectively in citizen science projects. This presentation introduces the experience from the development of an online training course for librarians and a full-day training courses in three Baltic countries.
Turning Open Science to Reality: the Role of Academic Libraries (abstracts)
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tautkeviciene, Gintare; Cesevičiūtė, Ieva
ENG: Recent decades have brought a wealth of open access and open science developments on the level ofpolicy, infrastructure and competence. However, openness has not become an inherent quality of science yet. Thepresentation reflects on the case of open science related initiatives and practices at the Library of Kaunas University of Technology in Kaunas, Lithuania, and discusses the opportunities and obstacles that academic libraries may encounter when they try to engage with open science.
Turning Open Science to Reality: the Role of Academic Libraries (presentation)
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tautkeviciene, Gintare; Cesevičiūtė, Ieva
ENG: Recent decades have brought a wealth of open access and open science developments on the level of policy, infrastructure and competence. However, openness has not become an inherent quality of science yet. The presentation reflects on the case of open science related initiatives and practices at the Library of Kaunas University of Technology in Kaunas, Lithuania, and discusses the opportunities and obstacles that academic libraries may encounter when they try to engage with open science.