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Shwmae! Welcome to Effective Induction
Introducing the Cephalonian Method

• UCR Aston University
• November 18th 2004

Nigel Morgan
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Outline of session

• Self-assessed reflection quiz
• Presentation and demonstration of the
  Cephalonian Method
• Questions

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Please fill in your Library Induction Quiz
sheetThanks!
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Library Induction Quiz - Inductometer

• Scores
• 7-9 Induction Dinosaur
• - come out of your cave, the ice age is over!!
• 10-15 Induction Hamster
• - maybe its time to jump off that wheel?
• 16-23 Induction Grafter
• - good work, but room for improvement?
• 24-28 Induction Dynamo
• - would you like to lead this session please?

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Induction

• An initial experience, an exposure that
  introduces one to something previously mysterious
  or unknown
• (Websters International Dictionary)

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Introducing the Cephalonian MethodWhat is it?
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Its an accepted fact that library induction is
boring. So why bother revamping our sessions?

• Traditional methods needed revitalising
• Get information across more effectively
• To inspire ourselves!
• - inject some spontaneity
• Information Literacy policy

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What qualities did we want our new-style
induction to have?

• An interactive format
• illusion of being student driven
• Interesting, informative, lively, entertaining
• - attention grabbing!
• Enjoyable to deliver
• Careful use of humour
• A sense of theatricality and unpredictability

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Where did we get our inspiration? And WHY are
you reading out questions from those coloured
cards?
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The Cephalonian Method explained
Basic introductory information Finding
reading list items Services and facilities
Miscellaneous  
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My Mums e-mailed me a photo of Miguel, my pet
iguana. Where can I print him out?

• Biosciences Study Centre
• PC rooms in Science Library
• Microsoft applications
• Blackboard, Internet, email
• Networked printing payment
• Laser printing (bw) - 6p
  per A4 sheet
• Colour printing -
  20p per sheet

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What if I dont renew or bring the stuff back on
time?
Phew!

• 2 week loan - 25p / day
• 1 week loan 50p / day
• Overnight loan - 1 / hour

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None of the books I need are on the shelf. How do
I get hold of them?

• Use Voyager to place reservations
• E.g.
• Germann, W. Stanfield, C. Principles of human
  physiology. San Francisco Benjamin Cummings.
  2002.

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What really irritates us?

• Eating drinking
• Excessive noise
• Personal stereos
• Loud talkers
• Theft
• Mobile phones !
• Mobile phones !!
• Mobile phones !!!

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What are the advantages of using the Cephalonian
Method?

• A good icebreaker
• Works well with large groups
• Encourages interaction / discussion within small
  groups
• Adaptable for different audiences
• Allows the presenter to be creative!
• no two sessions are ever the same
• Achieved our objectives

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What are the potential pitfalls?

• Unpredictability for presenter
• Problematic if too few attend
• Lacks spatial orientation value
• General shyness
• You cant audition students!
• Audibility
• Colour perception issues
• ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!

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So, how did the students react to the Cephalonian
Method?

• Really good idea, made it more fun to watch
  presentation
• Very well presented..loved it.Bravo!
• It was a creative way of introducing the
  library. Students participation was a smart
  idea!
• It was a bit weird
• Who is the guy in the photos? Can I have his
  phone number?

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Did you think that this session provided an
effective introduction to the library?
Yes 98 No 0 Dont Know 2
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How did you rate the session overall?
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7
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• - 19 8 37
• 9 - 23 10 - 12

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Do you think it will be beneficial to attend the
next info skills session?
Yes 81 No 4 Dont Know 15
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How and why did we incorporate music and what did
we choose?

• Positive effect on mood / atmosphere
• An aid to learning?
• Mozart effect
• We used
• Santana / Latin American classical guitar
• Talking Heads / Paul Weller
• J.S. Bach
• Sarah Brightman
• New Age / Inspirational

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Student hot picks

• Weve Got to Get Out of This Place The
  Animals
• I Want to Break Free Queen
• Bat out of Hell Meatloaf
• Hip hop / Jungle / Metallica / Punk Rock
• The national anthem (?)
• Anything is good to stop lectures being boring!
• More music would be fun"

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Who else has used the Cephalonian Method and how
successful has it been?

• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Barnet College
• Community College, Shoreditch
• Cornwall College, Saltash

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Where can I find information on the Cephalonian
Method?

• Webb, J. Powis, C. 2004. Teaching information
  skills theory and practice. Case Study 11,
  pp. 123-5. London Facet Publishing.
• Morgan, N. Davies, L. 2004. Innovative
  induction introducing the Cephalonian Method.
  SCONUL Focus 32. (in press)
• Rowlands, A. 2004. Innovative inductions.
  CoFHE Bulletin 104 (October) p. 2.

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How can the Cephalonian Method be developed in
the future?

• Incorporate virtual tour
• VLE quiz
• Better graphics
• Sound effects
• Audience Participation Technology (APT)
• Ask the Audience features

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Suggestions from students

• Not sure of library venues so a quick tour could
  help
• Better effects
  eg. Annoying mobile phone ring
• Add video clips
• Hold the induction later in the day 9.00am is
  too early to concentrate!
• Cheesy music and snacks
• Pom Pom girls and lap dancers please!

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And that was the Cephalonian Method! Thanks for
your attention!

• UCR Aston University
• November 18th 2004

Nigel Morgan