Developing Trans-regional information literacy for lifelong learning and the knowledge economy Erasmus Project

Project Title

Developing Trans-regional information literacy for lifelong learning and the knowledge economy

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Capacity Building in higher education

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2016

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics:

Project Summary

Reason for the Project: The DIREKT project aims to instill best Information Literacy (IL) practices in higher education systems in the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan & China. The project is much needed in order to up-skill library and academic staff specifically their transferable, pedagogical and lifelong learning skills in the Information Literacy field thereby developing capacity and affecting all stakeholders including students. The project aims for improved, more relevant University services in the Information Literacy area leading to better awareness, modernization and improvements in teaching and learning. Concise Description: Creation with Librarians and Faculty, of curriculum-integrated IL programs (embedded in the three cycle system (bachelor/master/doctorate), quality assurance and recognition of qualifications for the development of lifelong learning in higher education and in Society at large and incorporating appropriate electronic media. Development of training programmes supported by 7 ECTS modules- a DIREKT Curriculum for Information Literacy which will be embedded in curricula in PC universities and with involvement of external stakeholders to ensure maximum transfer effect to Society at large.Impact envisaged: As Information Literacy is a vital transferable skill for lifelong learning that transcends all academic disciplines what is truly special and unique about this project is that the results will benefit a huge learner group- all University staff, students and librarians and the effects will be felt in RF, KZ and Chinese Society through university links with external stakeholders.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 964379 Eur

Project Coordinator

LIMERICK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & Country: IE

Project Partners

• OGAREV MORDOVIA STATE UNIVERSITY
• FAR EASTERN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
• IMMANUEL KANT BALTIC FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
• PETROZAVODSK STATE UNIVERSITY
• NON FOR PROFIT PARTNERSHIP NATIONAL ELECTRONIC INFORMATION CONSORTIUM
• NON-PROFIT JOINT STOCK COMPANY A. BAITURSYNOV KOSTANAY REGIONAL UNIVERSITY
• SEIFULLIN KAZAKH AGRO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY