University of Stirling Library Visit

Went to the library yesterday with a hope of finding some publications about the use (or not  much use) of e-books in education (mainly secondary) however not much luck…

I spoke to one of the librarians who helped me with the search but even she wasn’t able to locate anything. Only thing she knew about was a research done right at the Stirling Uni under name National E-books Observatory Project. All the work is on http://www.jisc.ac.uk/ so I can access it on-line only – I guess very appropriate since it’s about e-books ;) Only thing is – this research was aimed at the use of e-books in university environment, not secondary.

I did however find journals called “Reading Today” from which I was able to photocopy a some articles relevant to my research and they also have a website http://www.reading.org/ which has quite a lot of info, so it was actually quite a productive day ;0)

I also spoke to one of the librarians in charge about this subject and even though she wasn’t very keen on being interviewed she is very happy to complete a survey and give her opinions on this matter in written form. Happy me – getting somewhere.

I organized an interview with Margo at the college library for next Thursday (21/10) at 10am which I’m really looking forward to.

I’m going to do more research about e-books on-line today and start putting together some words….

And I’m going to do more sketching – loads to do….

And I’m trying to get hold of someone at the education office for the Dean Gallery… I have 3 numbers and no one is at their desk, or on hols…. What’s wrong today – tried to call a few offices to organize things and not getting anywhere – must be one of those days…

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0142.pdf

Feeling Inspired by Chagall

Last week I discussed my case study and questionnaires with the tutors and all seems good to go. I will need to organize some interview questions for the headmistress of the academy and also Linda McKay – the principal of the college, Margo Johnstone at the Library, Martin at KA library and one digital media company I recently approached. I have loads of research to do this holiday week. This Wednesday 13/10 I’m going to Stirling Uni library to go through white pages and journals relevant to my research. I’m hoping to get loads done on that day.

I’m hoping to make an appointment with the Dean Gallery in Edinburgh, tried to call them today, but no answer…. Hmmmm. I’d really like to see the book section, there might even be someone I could interview… ?

The tutors seem to be quite happy with how I am planning to approach my illustration brief, will see. I felt very inspired by Striking Similes by Grenville Kleiser (1868-1953) and I think I made a decision that this is the way I will go. I will need to try various printing techniques which I am really looking forward to.

I started to look at Marc Chagall’s paintings and etchings. Very poetic and his style is just what I had in mind for this brief.

I’ve done some sketches today (11/10). I’m hoping to end up with at least 8 images, so I need to select the similes I will go with so I can work on the compositions.

On 4/10 I work on my Artists Statement and PDP and made my ILP plan a bit more detailed. I also had a chance to discuss the projects with Paul which was good.

I have a huge list of things to go through this week - better get on with it....