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Introduction to information retrieval (2 hrs)

Timing:  autumn of the first year, e.g. orientation of new students         
Implementation: 2 hrs of contact teaching in the library’s computer classroom and independent exercises

Content: The collections, facilities and services of the library. ARSCA and
LINDA databases and introduction to the Nelli portal.

Image retrieval studies (4 hrs)

Timing: Any stage of the studies, as students need image material.
Implementation: 4 hrs of contact teaching in the library’s computer classroom, independent exercises
Content: The students familiarise themselves with image sources of various types. The studies also discuss source criticism and copyright issues associated with using images. The aim is  learning to use various image databases efficiently and to use image material ethically and legally.

The course includes the following entities:
•introduction to various types of material from slides to digital images
•information retrieval in image databases licensed by Aalto University

Library
•Finnish image databases
•image databases of major international museums
•image service consortiums and other significant image services
•assessment of image retrieval – source criticism
•copyright, Creative Commons licences, use of images in studies

Information literacy (02118)

Timing: as the students start working on their final projects (e.g. the
autumn of the 3rd year); the module is implemented as an integrated part of a BA thesis seminar or other similar studies.
Prior studies: Introduction to information retrieval                       
    
Implementation: 8 hrs of contact teaching in the library’s computer
classroom, independent exercises                        
               
Learning outcomes: The student learns to systematically find information on a subject in his/her field using the various information sources offered by the library and also learns to draw on these skills when working on his/her own final project. The student masters the conceptual analysis of information needs and formulation of key words. The student is able to assess various information sources and their quality and is familiar with reference management tools.                                          
Content: Emphasis of the training will be agreed based on the needs of each group, but for example the following subjects are covered during the course:
•conceptual analysis of the student’s need for information
•search techniques: a systematic information search process and strategies
•key information sources of the student’s own field  of science and subject, information structure
•remote use of licensed materials
•comprehensive retrieval of information on the student’s own research theme, analysis of the process and results
•familiarising oneself with reference management and reference management tools and their use for producing scientific writing
•assessing materials and the ethical grounds of information use