E-learning and B-learning information literacy programs at science and technology universities in Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland. A comparative study

Abstract

The paper presents the results of the parallel research into e-and b-learning information literacy projects conducted at the science and technology universities in February and March 2011 in four countries.Design/methodology/approach: a common survey was prepared to conduct a parallel research in Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Polandthe countries from Baltic Region.It focused on the following main areas of interest: information literacy e-learning projects and programs already introduced and planned for the future, platforms in use, target groups (e.g.academic staff, students), outcomes and measures.A common questionnaire with closed questions was applied, which has made it possible to tabulate data.Library induction and information literacy courses carried out in traditional face-to-face form constitute background for distance learning projects therefore information about e-learning has been supplemented with concise information about it.The results from all the countries have been collected and presented in a unified format so that they can be easily compared.In conclusion some value-adding activities that might be applied by libraries to introduce or enhance their e-and b-learning services have been proposed.Findings of the survey show the state of art in e-and b-learning information literacy projects at the technical universities in countries considered.The results may be useful for libraries to assess their readiness to adjust to changing patterns of learning and teaching and therefore to enhance their services.The easily comparable data can also be used for further study.

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