Digital capabilities and information literacy

Digital capabilities and information and AI literacies are central to our capability development service. Through expert advice and targeted programs and resources, we empower our community to build the capabilities needed to engage critically, creatively, ethically and effectively with information and technology.

Course resources and collections advice

We support and guide teaching academics, faculty and schools in the selection and integration of scholarly resources into the curriculum. This includes the use of Talis Aspire for managing reading lists, textbook confirmation processes and considerations related to course design and accreditation. We also promote engagement with Library collections and resources for professional staff to enhance their ongoing learning and professional development.

Open Education

We partner with academics at the intersection of Open Education and information science. ​ At the heart of this intersection is Open Education Resources (OER) and the pedagogies enabled by them.​ The Library brings expertise in​ OER discovery, searching, selection and provision;​ OER publishing​ and open licensing;​ OER-enabling platforms, infrastructure, technologies and tools; and​ OER-enabled pedagogies.

Experiential and object-based learning

We engage our Deakin community with physical or digital objects within our Library archives, special collections, and exhibitions by creating immersive and hands-on learning experiences that enhance learning outcomes.

Indigenous perspectives and knowledges management

We connect teaching academics to Indigenous knowledges and resources relevant to Indigenous-focussed content in courses, to amplify and centre Indigenous authors, perspectives and voices.

Copyright

We guide teaching academics and learners in the responsible use, creation and sharing of content for learning and teaching purposes through our expertise in copyright and licensing.

Accessibility and disability support

We support students registered with the Disability Resource Centre (DRC), as well as teaching academics, to access course resources in inclusive, accessible formats.