E-readers as a studying tool: A project by the NTNU University Library, Trondheim

Abstract

The ‘e-curriculum project’ was launched by the University Library of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2010. The project aimed to challenge the traditional formats and ways of teaching information literacy by delivering digital reading lists on e-readers for the participants and asking them to give feedback on the positive and negative sides of their study experience.This was a collaboration between NTNU, the Teachers Educational Program (PLU) and the NTNU University Library in Trondheim in an effort to promote the digital resources of the Library. It was evident that there was an increasing need to redesign Library educational programs in order to incorporate teaching of multiple literacy skills for the University students, including digital literacy and critical thinking.