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Informing practice: information experiences of ambulance officers in training and on‐road practice

Lloyd, Annemaree·2009·Journal of Documentation
DOI 10.1108/00220410910952401
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present findings of an enquiry into the use and experience of information, in learning to become an ambulance officer. The paper aims to explore how the information environment is constituted for novice and experience practitioners. The paper also aims to consider what type of information is considered important by novice and experienced practitioners in learning about practice and profession. Design/methodology/approach The study is approached from an information literacy (IL) perspective, where IL is viewed as the catalyst for learning about work and professional practice. It draws on constructivist‐influenced grounded theory method to explore how an IL experience is constituted for the worker. Findings Three modalities of information which inform practice are described. IL is illustrated as more than just an experience with text or skills‐based literacy. It is viewed as socio‐cultural practice which is shaped by discourse. Research limitations/implications The research was limited to an in‐depth exploration of one professional group in one geographic location. Practical implications The study highlights the value of an IL approach to understanding how information is experienced in a workplace context. Originality/value This paper reports original research of significance to information professionals and educators.

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Authors
Lloyd, A.
Venue
Journal of Documentation
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2009-04-24
Volume
65
Issue
3
Pages
396-419
ISSN
0022-0418 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/00220410910952401
OpenAlex
W1981328352
Cited by
165
References
2
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FWCI
46.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
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Locations
Journal of Documentation (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Library Science and Information Literacy
  • Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Information Science and Libraries
  • Social Sciences › Education › Innovative Education and Learning Practices
Keywords
information literacy, ambulance personnel, paramedic education, novice practitioners, experienced practitioners, professional learning, discourse, sociocultural practices

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