Advanced Information Research Skills (AIRS)
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Lyndelle Gunton, Queensland University of Technology
Sal Kleine, Queensland University of Technology
Rani McLennan, Queensland University of Technology
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Publisher: Queensland University of Technology
Language: English
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Conditions of Use
Attribution-NonCommercial
CC BY-NC
Table of Contents
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Publication information
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Acknowledgement of traditional owners
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Acknowledgements
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The history of AIRS
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Introduction
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How to use this Pressbooks platform
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List of acronyms
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Module 1: Getting started with AIRS
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Module 2: Preparing to search for information
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Module 3: Finding information for research
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Module 4: Maintaining current awareness
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Module 5: Managing information for research
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Module 6: Evaluating information for research
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Module 7: Using information responsibly and ethically
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Module 8: Managing research data
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Module 9: Planning to publish
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Module 10: Finding and using indicators of research impact
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Module 11: Before you leave AIRS
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Module 12: AIRS for supervisors
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Glossary
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About contributors
About the Book
AIRS is an open educational resource (OER) created to empower learners and researchers with the confidence and capability to navigate today’s complex information landscape. It is designed for anyone who wants to strengthen their skills in finding, evaluating, managing, and using information effectively for research. Whether you are a research student, supervisor, librarian, or research support professional, AIRS offers practical strategies and tools to help you, and those you support, develop advanced information skills that make a real difference in research success.
About the Contributors
Editors
Lyndelle coordinates training for researchers and higher degree research students about information research skills, including the IFN006 AIRS program at QUT. With extensive experience in academic libraries, she has published on topics including academic integrity, open knowledge, and information literacy in higher education.
Sal is an academic librarian with expertise in information literacy, scholarly communication, and open educational resources. She supports the learning, teaching and research needs of the QUT Graduate School of Business, School of Accountancy, and School of Economics and Finance. Her work focuses on empowering researchers and students through advanced information research skills and digital literacy initiatives. Sal has an interest in open scholarship demonstrated through her work with the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) OER Collective Working Group.
Rani McLennan provides expert copyright advice and training to QUT staff, ensuring compliance with legislation and supporting the creation of openly licensed educational resources. With over 15 years of experience across academic, public, and school libraries, Rani is passionate about transforming how organisations manage and communicate information. She has significant expertise in the development and publishing of open texts through her work with the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) OER Collective, advancing open education practices nationally.