The Warp and Weft of Information Literacy: Changing Contexts, Enduring Challenges

Epididymal research: more warp than weft?

From a review of some aspects of epididymal structure, function and research done largely in my research area over the last 50 years, I conclude that more is known than is understood of sperm maturation and storage in the epididymis. Highly qualified technicians have not always applied sophisticated modern techniques in well-considered experiments to physiologically relevant and properly-prepar...

What defines mindfulness-based programs? The warp and the weft.

There has been an explosion of interest in mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. This is demonstrated in increased research, implementation of MBPs in healthcare, educational, criminal justice and workplace settings, and in mainstream interest. For the sustainable development of the field there is a need to a...

The warp and weft : Synthesising our taxonomic tapestry

While this volume has been structured around three key themes, reflecting key research interests of Colin’s over the years, what has clearly emerged is the enormous influence Colin has had, at a range of levels and degrees of pervasiveness, on the thinking of many people. Our title, Taxonomic Tapestries, evokes Colin’s legacy in a number of ways with Kelley and Sussman’s (2007) paper on academi...

Information literacy: challenges of implementation

Information literacy education is described by the authors of this special issue of Italics as fully embedded in the process of independent and lifelong learning practices. Full integration of information literacy is advocated at various levels of education, through the adoption of real-world assessment strategies, and through a critical pedagogy. These are necessary steps towards the developme...

Celebrating 20 years of enduring passions and changing contexts: a question of Continuing Professional Development?