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Developing information literacy for lifelong learning and knowledge economy in Western Balkan countries.
Start date: Oct 15, 2011,

The main features of this project include the identification of best IL practice, transfer of knowledge, development and implementation of IL programs and training including online IL suites, development of IL policy and dissemination and exploitation of results across all participating countries. Wider objectives:A furthering of the Bologna Process for a Europe of knowledge by exploring inclusion of IL competencies in curricula. The creation with Faculty, of curriculum-integrated IL programs ( embedded in the three cycle system (bachelor/master/doctorate), quality assurance and recognition of qualifications for the development of lifelong learning in society at large. These innovative technologies will benefit all stakeholders such as undergraduate and postgraduate students, Librarians, academic staff, Ministries, National and public libraries, Local communities.Specific objectives:Development of IL programs for learners and their use in curricula.Development of innovative online IL modules for lifelong learning. Harmonisation of the IL programs with those currently active in Western Balkan countries.Strengthen the capacities of higher education institutions for the strategic planning and implementation of information literacy programs to instill transferable skills for a "competitive, dynamic, knowledge-based economy".To develop IL policy, guidelines, - goals, mission.To disseminate information about the approaches to IL development and ensure their sustainability.Principle outcomes and outputs:Guidelines for planning IL programs.Harmonised contents for the teaching of IL.Training of IL practitioners.Development of innovative online IL modules.Implementation of the IL programs.Dissemination and Sustainability of the IL programs.

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