"StatLit: tactical interventions for strategic transformation". Issue 9 (6th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Porter, Seth; Doshi, Ameet
• Is Part Of: Library hi tech news. Volume 34:Issue 9(2017)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2017-11-06
• Subjects: StatLit -- Strategic transformation -- Tactical interventions; Library science -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Libraries -- Automation -- Periodicals; 025.020285
• DOI: 10.1108/LHTN-06-2017-0045
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0741-9058

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper was inspired by an Association of College and Research Libraries Biennial Conference 2017 roundtable that aimed to transform existing notions about statistical literacy in information literacy instruction. Design/methodology/approach: In Baltimore, the authors facilitated an in-person discussion and synchronous virtual dialogue via Twitter and Periscope about teaching basic statistical concepts (such as mean vs median) and the real implications of "statistical significance". Findings: A recording of the roundtable is available here: http://bit.ly/StatLit. Originality/value: The goal of the StatLit roundtable was to inspire transformational thinking for teaching basic statistical reasoning to students within a library context.