Workshop: Information Literacy in the 21th Century

["IRC, Berlin" <IRCBerlin@xxxxxxxxx>]

		Information Literacy in the 21th Century
		Hannelore B. Rader (University Librarian and Dean at the
University of Louisville in Kentucky)
		
		Workshop
		Friday, June 18, 2004
		11:30- 14:00 (with Imbiss)
		
		Amerika Haus Berlin 
		Hardenbergstrasse 22 - 24 
		10623 Berlin 
		Registration required: ircberlin@xxxxxxxxx
		
		In the 21st century librarians will need to prepare users
effectively for productive use of information. Technology is having a major
impact on society. In economics, e-business is moving to the forefront.  In
communication, e-mail, the Internet and cellular telephones have reformed
how people communicate.  In the work environment, computers and web
utilizations are emphasized; and in education, virtual learning and teaching
are becoming more important.  Appropriate information and technology skills
will be a basic requirement for productive citizens. The abilities to locate
information efficiently, evaluate information for specific needs, organize
information to address issues, apply information skillfully to solve
problems, use information to communicate effectively, and use information
responsibly to ensure a productive work environment will be essential.
Public, school, academic and special libraries will be tasked with helping
individuals to achieve information literacy --which includes cultural,
visual, computer, technology, research and information management skills. 
		
		Hannelore B. Rader, has been University Librarian and Dean
at the University of Louisville in Kentucky since January 1997. 
		
		Ms Rader has more than 30 years of library, administrative
and teaching experience in higher education in Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Her background includes prominent leadership in international, national and
regional user instruction and information literacy activities. She has
served on national and international committees dealing with information
literacy. She has given many workshops and presentations nationally and
internationally and has more than 90 publications related to information
literacy and library administration.