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Discover how our collaboration supports RCN activists on educational and workplace issues, improving information literacy competences, and achieving practice standards. Our efforts have led to greater visibility and successful webinars. Contact Judy Atkinson or Kate Clark for more information.
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Collaboration to support the needs of RCN Activists on educational and workplace issues Judy Atkinson, Library & Information Services Manager Kate Clark, Information Literacy Manager
Key outcomes of our collaboration IKM Practice standard Greater visibility within organisation Information Literacy competences Virtual Enquiry “Tools of the Trade” Webinars
Practice standard: Finding, Using & Managing information • Collaboration with Steering Group (RCN representatives and staff) • Understanding of educational objectives by both groups of staff • Adult work–related learning different from academic learning • Initially for new reps only but now for all
Information Literacy Competences • RCN staff teams: Information professionals, educationalists & Quality Improvement • Internal and external consultation – CILIP & 3 reviewers • Accredited by RCN Accreditation Unit • Letter submitted to NMC Consultation included statement on IL competences
Summary • Learning points on using new technologies and collaborating • Future
Any questions/comments? Judy Atkinson judy.atkinson@rcn.org.uk Kate Clark kate.clark@rcn.org.uk